Michael and Alice Kuhn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael and Alice Kuhn Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.6 million in 74 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $160,000. 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$4.6 million
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$48.4 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
34% 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 | $2.2 million | 52 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 58 | $28.9 million |
| 2025 | $4.6 million | 74 | $48.4 million |
How to apply
Michael and Alice Kuhn 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 Michael and Alice Kuhn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 35 | $1.8 million |
| California | 9 | $720,000 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $492,000 |
| New York | 4 | $440,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $360,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $210,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $120,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $80,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers for Good Government | General support of the organization | $160,000 |
| Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (Clue) | General support of the organization | $150,000 |
| Every Texan | General support of the organization | $150,000 |
| Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (Jalsa) | General support of the organization | $150,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | General support of the organization | $150,000 |
| Jewish Community Action | General support of the organization | $130,000 |
| Jewish Organizing Institute & Network (Join) | General support of the organization | $130,000 |
| Breakthrough Central Texas | General support of the organization | $120,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General support of the organization | $112,000 |
| Avodah | General support of the organization | $110,000 |
| Instituto de Educacion Popular del Sur de California | General support of the organization | $110,000 |
| University of Texas - Dallas | General support of the organization | $110,000 |
| The Multiculural Institute | General support of the organization | $105,000 |
| Centro de Trabajadores Unidos En la Lucha (Ctul) | General support of the organization | $100,000 |
| Centro Humanitario Para Los Trabajadores | General support of the organization | $100,000 |
| Pastors for Texas Children | General support of the organization | $100,000 |
| Educational Law Center - Pa | General support of the organization | $90,000 |
| The Workers Circle | General support of the organization | $90,000 |
| Truah - Rabbis for Human Rights | General support of the organization | $90,000 |
| Central Texas Interfaith Sponsoring Committee | General support of the organization | $80,000 |
| Gulf Coast Leadership Council Inc | General support of the organization | $80,000 |
| Lawyers for Civil Rights | General support of the organization | $80,000 |
| Clockshop | General support of the organization | $75,000 |
| Dallas Area Interfaith Sponsoring Committee (Daisc) | General support of the organization | $75,000 |
| Foundation Communities | General support of the organization | $75,000 |
| Organizational Institute of West Southwest Iaf | General support of the organization | $75,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc (PPL) | General support of the organization | $75,000 |
| St Edwards University | General support of the organization | $75,000 |
| Workers Defense Project | General support of the organization | $75,000 |
| Copsmetro Education Fund | General support of the organization | $70,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation Inc | General support of the organization | $70,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Central Texas | General support of the organization | $60,000 |
| Huston-Tillotson University | General support of the organization | $60,000 |
| Abolish Private Prisons | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Corporate Accountability Lab | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Faith in Action Alabama | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Power Interfaith | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Seedling Foundation | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Swipe Out Hunger | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| The Power of People Leadership Institute | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice Kuhn
- Jeffrey Kuhn
- Randall S Kuhn
- Jonathan Lipson
- Peter Helf
Questions people ask
Does Michael and Alice Kuhn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael and Alice Kuhn Foundation give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Michael and Alice Kuhn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice Kuhn (President & Director), Jeffrey Kuhn (Treasurer/Director), Randall S Kuhn (Director) and Jonathan Lipson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Michael and Alice Kuhn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.