The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat
Preselected recipients only
The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,419 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $90 and the largest $3,536. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$9,419
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$90
- Largest grant$3,536
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $28,272 the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113,597 | 57 | $706,316 |
| 2024 | $28,272 | 50 | $823,285 |
| 2025 | $9,419 | 43 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $5,887 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $820 |
| California | 4 | $376 |
| Maine | 2 | $370 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $180 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $126 |
| Virginia | 3 | $125 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $110 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park East Synagogue | General Fund Contribution | $3,536 |
| Jewish National Fund | General Fund Contribution | $1,043 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Services | General Fund Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Frick Collection | General Fund Contribution | $325 |
| World Jewish Congress | General Fund Contribution | $270 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General Fund Contribution | $250 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | General Fund Contribution | $201 |
| American Jewish Committee | General Fund Contribution | $180 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General Fund Contribution | $180 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | General Fund Contribution | $150 |
| JBI International | General Fund Contribution | $139 |
| Flame | General Fund Contribution | $126 |
| Parkinson Foundation | General Fund Contribution | $110 |
| Friends of the Israel Defence Forces | General Fund Contribution | $108 |
| Adl | General Fund Contribution | $100 |
| American Lung Association | General Fund Contribution | $100 |
| American Parkinson Disease | General Fund Contribution | $100 |
| American Printing House for the Blind Inc | General Fund Contribution | $100 |
| American Red Cross | General Fund Contribution | $100 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General Fund Contribution | $100 |
| Upper East Side Hatzolah | General Fund Contribution | $100 |
| Tunnels to Towers | General Fund Contribution | $90 |
| Zaka Tel Aviv | General Fund Contribution | $90 |
| American Friends of Meir Panim | General Fund Contribution | $86 |
| Hebrew Free Burial Association | General Fund Contribution | $72 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General Fund Contribution | $60 |
| National Audubon Society | General Fund Contribution | $60 |
| Girls Town or Chadash | General Fund Contribution | $54 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | General Fund Contribution | $50 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | General Fund Contribution | $50 |
| Lighthouse Guild | General Fund Contribution | $50 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | General Fund Contribution | $50 |
| Natural Resources Defences Council | General Fund Contribution | $50 |
| Simon Wiesnthal Center | General Fund Contribution | $50 |
| Standwithus | General Fund Contribution | $50 |
| Girls Town Beit Chana Safed | General Fund Contribution | $43 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | General Fund Contribution | $36 |
| Guild Dog Foundation for the Blind | General Fund Contribution | $35 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General Fund Contribution | $25 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General Fund Contribution | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Herbert Kunstadt
- Dorothy Kunstadt Deceased 512026
- Samuel Alter
Questions people ask
Does The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat give?
$9,419 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $90.
Who runs The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat?
Its 2025 filing lists Herbert Kunstadt (President), Dorothy Kunstadt Deceased 512026 (Vice President) and Samuel Alter (Director).
What does The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and disability.