The Gary & Connie Kunis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gary & Connie Kunis Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,548 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,750 and the largest $100,000. 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$210,548
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $273,033 the year before.
30% 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 | $260,074 | 26 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $273,033 | 32 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $210,548 | 10 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Gary & Connie Kunis 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 Gary & Connie Kunis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $11,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 5 | $85,466 |
| Montana | 1 | $12,832 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas | General & Unrestricted | $46,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bozeman Symphony Society | General & Unrestricted | $12,832 |
| American Friends of Singapore Management Universit | General & Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Seattle Public Library Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,466 |
| Seattle Art Museum | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Jason Ritchie Memorial Hockey Scholarship Foundati | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Bryan Kleinman
- Gary Kunis
- Mandi Hil Yung Simon
- Connie Wong
Questions people ask
Does The Gary & Connie Kunis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gary & Connie Kunis Foundation give?
$210,548 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,750.
Who runs The Gary & Connie Kunis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bryan Kleinman (Dir), Gary Kunis (Dir, Pres, Treas), Mandi Hil Yung Simon (Dir) and Connie Wong (Dir, Sec).
What does The Gary & Connie Kunis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and arts and culture.