The Kurtz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kurtz Family Foundation is a private foundation in WinstonSalem, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $260,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $157,120. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$260,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$157,120
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $290,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $290,000 | 41 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 41 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
The Kurtz Family Foundation 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 Kurtz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $157,120 |
| North Carolina | 27 | $78,380 |
| New York | 3 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMG Charitable Gift Foundation | General Support | $157,120 |
| Forsyth Medical Center Foundation | General Support | $20,030 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Goldberg Endowment | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General Support | $7,000 |
| ABC of NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General Support | $5,000 |
| Elon University | General Support | $4,500 |
| Bookmarks | General Support | $2,500 |
| Brenner Children's Hospital | General Support | $2,000 |
| NC Museum of Art Foundation - Judiac Art Gallery | General Support | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Support | $2,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | General Support | $2,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | General Support | $1,350 |
| ALS Association | General Support | $1,000 |
| Alzhiemer's Association | General Support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General Support | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | General Support | $1,000 |
| Arbor Acres | General Support | $1,000 |
| Arts Council of Winston-Salem | General Support | $1,000 |
| Centers for Exceptional Chldren | General Support | $1,000 |
| Forsyth Humane Society | General Support | $1,000 |
| Greenpeace | General Support | $1,000 |
| Hadassah | General Support | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | General Support | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish | General Support | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery | General Support | $1,000 |
| Reynolda House Museum of American Art | General Support | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General Support | $1,000 |
| Sawtooth School for Visual Art | General Support | $1,000 |
| Senior Services | General Support | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | General Support | $1,000 |
| Trellis Supportive Care | General Support | $1,000 |
| UNC Center for Public Television | General Support | $1,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General Support | $1,000 |
| WFDD Public Radio | General Support | $1,000 |
| Winston Salem Symphony | General Support | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Winston-Salem | General Support | $500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anita Sue Brenner Kurtz
- Arthur Hugo Kurtz
- Jon Brenner Kurtz
- David Alex Kurtz
Questions people ask
Does The Kurtz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kurtz Family Foundation give?
$260,000 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kurtz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anita Sue Brenner Kurtz (President / Director), Arthur Hugo Kurtz (Exec. Vice President / Director), Jon Brenner Kurtz (Vice Pres. / Treas. / Director) and David Alex Kurtz (Vice Pres. / Secr. / Director).
What does The Kurtz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.