The Kurtz Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 34-1574370

Foundation Overview

Based in Independence, OH, The Kurtz Foundation Inc has awarded 243 grants totaling $2,106,990 to organizations in Ohio, Illinois and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $80 to $100,000, with a median award of $4,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,106,990
Total Assets
$1,276
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
16
Median Grant
$3,750
% Median Grant Growth
+114% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 50%

8 of 16 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Ohio

71% of all grants are concentrated in Ohio, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Cleveland (31%), Independence (20%), Columbus (9%).

Funding Trajectory
-64%

Declining funding trend with 64% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Kurtz Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Cleve Central Catholic High School $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2024
Hands Together $15,000 Springfield, MA, US General 2024
Jordan Riser Foundation $2,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2024
House Of Champions $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2024
Flying Horse Farms $1,000 Mt Gilead, OH, US General 2024
The Dynamic Catholic Institute $15,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General 2024
Marconi Youth Charities $1,000 Jackson, NJ, US General 2024
Asian Relief $25,000 Fresno, CA, US General 2024
Cleve Central Catholic High School $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2024
Hands Together $15,000 Springfield, MA, US General 2024
Jordan Riser Foundation $2,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2024
House Of Champions $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2024
Flying Horse Farms $1,000 Mt Gilead, OH, US General 2024
The Dynamic Catholic Institute $15,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General 2024
Marconi Youth Charities $1,000 Jackson, NJ, US General 2024
Asian Relief $25,000 Fresno, CA, US General 2024
Catholic Community Founda $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2023
Cleve Central Catholic High School $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2023
Hands Together $12,500 Springfield, MA, US General 2023
Independence Kiwanis $7,500 Independence, OH, US General 2023
Independence Youth Football $1,000 Independence, OH, US General 2023
Jordan Riser Foundation $2,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2023
Matilda Poppy Stangl Foundation $1,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US Geneal 2023
Crohn's & Colitis $3,500 New York, NY, US General 2023
Strongsville Soccer Organization $500 Strongsville, OH, US General 2023
Cuyahoga Community College $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2023
Valley View Village Church $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2023
Slavic Village Development $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2023
Catholic Community Founda $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2023
Cleve Central Catholic High School $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2023
Hands Together $12,500 Springfield, MA, US General 2023
Independence Kiwanis $7,500 Independence, OH, US General 2023
Independence Youth Football $1,000 Independence, OH, US General 2023
Jordan Riser Foundation $2,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2023
Matilda Poppy Stangl Foundation $1,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US Geneal 2023
Crohn's & Colitis $3,500 New York, NY, US General 2023
Strongsville Soccer Organization $500 Strongsville, OH, US General 2023
Cuyahoga Community College $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2023
Valley View Village Church $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2023
Slavic Village Development $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2023
Akron Pregnancy Services $1,500 Akron, OH, US General 2022
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Beaumont High School $16,000 Cleveland Hts, OH, US General 2022
Caritas For Children $5,000 Milwalkee, WI, US General 2022
Catholic Community Founda $33,333 Cleveland, OH, US General 2022
Central Catholic High School $7,500 Cleveland, OH, US General 2022
Cornerstone Of Hope $25,000 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Franciscan Sisters Tor Of Penance $3,000 Toronto, OH, US General 2022
Hands Together $10,000 Springfield, MA, US General 2022
Independence Kiwanis $3,500 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Independence Youth Football $500 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Jordan Riser Foundation $2,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $1,000 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Marriages Of Grace $27,000 Broadview Hts, OH, US General 2022
Masters University-global Outreach $800 Santa Clarita, CA, US General 2022
Oak Creek Bible Church $2,500 Johnstown, OH, US General 2022
St Johns Institute $5,000 Englewood, CO, US General 2022
St Michael School $30,025 Independence, OH, US General 2022
St Paul's Outreach $3,500 Mendota Hts, MN, US General 2022
The Dynamic Catholic Institute $15,000 Erlanger, KY, US General 2022
Thomas & Caroline Kurtz Foundation $50,000 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Womens Rights Without Frontiers $5,000 Towson, MD, US General 2022
Zelles Home $1,500 Garfield Hts, OH, US General 2022
Akron Pregnancy Services $1,500 Akron, OH, US General 2022
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Beaumont High School $16,000 Cleveland Hts, OH, US General 2022
Caritas For Children $5,000 Milwalkee, WI, US General 2022
Catholic Community Founda $33,333 Cleveland, OH, US General 2022
Central Catholic High School $7,500 Cleveland, OH, US General 2022
Cornerstone Of Hope $25,000 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Franciscan Sisters Tor Of Penance $3,000 Toronto, OH, US General 2022
Hands Together $10,000 Springfield, MA, US General 2022
Independence Kiwanis $3,500 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Independence Youth Football $500 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Jordan Riser Foundation $2,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $1,000 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Marriages Of Grace $27,000 Broadview Hts, OH, US General 2022
Masters University-global Outreach $800 Santa Clarita, CA, US General 2022
Oak Creek Bible Church $2,500 Johnstown, OH, US General 2022
St Johns Institute $5,000 Englewood, CO, US General 2022
St Michael School $30,025 Independence, OH, US General 2022
St Paul's Outreach $3,500 Mendota Hts, MN, US General 2022
The Dynamic Catholic Institute $15,000 Erlanger, KY, US General 2022
Thomas & Caroline Kurtz Foundation $50,000 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Womens Rights Without Frontiers $5,000 Towson, MD, US General 2022
Zelles Home $1,500 Garfield Hts, OH, US General 2022
Akron Pregnancy Services $1,500 Akron, OH, US General 2022
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Beaumont High School $16,000 Cleveland Hts, OH, US General 2022
Caritas For Children $5,000 Milwalkee, WI, US General 2022
Catholic Community Founda $33,333 Cleveland, OH, US General 2022
Central Catholic High School $7,500 Cleveland, OH, US General 2022
Cornerstone Of Hope $25,000 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Franciscan Sisters Tor Of Penance $3,000 Toronto, OH, US General 2022
Hands Together $10,000 Springfield, MA, US General 2022
Independence Kiwanis $3,500 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Independence Youth Football $500 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Jordan Riser Foundation $2,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $1,000 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Marriages Of Grace $27,000 Broadview Hts, OH, US General 2022
Masters University-global Outreach $800 Santa Clarita, CA, US General 2022
Oak Creek Bible Church $2,500 Johnstown, OH, US General 2022
St Johns Institute $5,000 Englewood, CO, US General 2022
St Michael School $30,025 Independence, OH, US General 2022
St Paul's Outreach $3,500 Mendota Hts, MN, US General 2022
The Dynamic Catholic Institute $15,000 Erlanger, KY, US General 2022
Thomas & Caroline Kurtz Foundation $50,000 Independence, OH, US General 2022
Womens Rights Without Frontiers $5,000 Towson, MD, US General 2022
Zelles Home $1,500 Garfield Hts, OH, US General 2022
40 Days For Life $1,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2021
Asian Relief World Villages $6,500 Annapolis, MD, US General General 2021
Beaumont High School $15,215 Cleveland Hts, OH, US General 2021
Caritas For Children $3,500 Milwalkee, WI, US General 2021
Catholic Charities $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2021
Catholic Community Founda $33,333 Cleveland, OH, US General 2021
Central Catholic High School $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2021
Coar Peace Mission $1,000 Wickliffe, OH, US General 2021
Cornerstone Of Hope $50,000 Independence, OH, US General 2021
Crohns & Colitis Foundation $1,500 Independence, OH, US General 2021
Double Harvest $20,000 Oberlin, OH, US General 2021
Feds 4 Medical Freedom $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General 2021
Florence Academy Of Art $6,195 Jersey City, NJ, US General 2021
Franciscan Sisters Tor Of Penance $2,000 Toronto, OH, US General 2021
Gi 21 Foundation $5,000 Saxonburg, PA, US General 2021
Greater Akron Firs Tee $1,000 Akron, OH, US General 2021
Hands Together $12,500 Springfield, MA, US General 2021
Icu Mobile $1,000 Akron, OH, US General 2021
Independence Kiwanis $4,000 Independence, OH, US General 2021
Instituto Di Cristo Re Sommo Sacerd $2,950 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Ite Project $500 Marshallville, OH, US General 2021
Jordan Riser Foundation $2,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2021
Mary's Meals $2,000 Bloomfield, NJ, US General 2021
Ncs Tec (northcoast Spirit Teens $2,500 Westlake, OH, US General 2021
St Mary's Church $5,000 Bedford, OH, US General 2021
St Michael's School $10,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2021
The Dynamic Catholic Institute $15,000 Erlanger, KY, US General 2021
Trinity High School $5,500 Garfield Hts, OH, US General 2021
Villages Of Marymount $5,000 Garfield Hts, OH, US General 2021
Womens Rights Without Frontiers $2,000 Towson, MD, US General 2021
Wounded Warrior $1,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General 2021
Operation Underground Railroad $1,000 Draper, UT, US General 2021
Asian Relief World Villages $4,500 Annapolis, MD, US General General 2020
Beaumont High School $14,500 Cleveland Hts, OH, US General 2020
Catholic Community Founda $53,333 Cleveland, OH, US General 2020
The Catholic Foundation $100,000 Columbus, OH, US Donor Advised 2020
40 Days For Life $1,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2020
A Kid Again $2,500 Twinsburg, OH, US General 2020
Apostolate For Family Consecration $2,000 Bloomingdale, OH, US General 2020
Caritas For Children $3,500 Milwalkee, WI, US General 2020
Catholic Media Partnership $5,000 Independence, OH, US General 2020
Central Catholic High School $7,500 Cleveland, OH, US General 2020
Cha Animal Shelter $500 Columbus, OH, US General 2020
Cleveland Right To Life $15,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2020
Cleveland Right To Life Education $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2020
Coar Peace Mission $1,000 Wickliffe, OH, US General 2020
Crohns & Colitis Foundation $2,500 Independence, OH, US General 2020
Double Harvest $5,000 Oberlin, OH, US General 2020
Florence Academy Of Art $12,600 Jersey City, NJ, US General 2020
Franciscan Sisters Tor Of Penance $1,000 Toronto, OH, US General 2020
Hands Together $10,000 Springfield, MA, US General 2020
I'm In Ministry $10,000 Garfield Hts, OH, US General 2020
Independence Kiwanis $5,000 Independence, OH, US General 2020
Ite Project $1,000 Marshallville, OH, US General 2020
Jordan Riser Foundation $2,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2020
Mary's Meals $2,000 Bloomfield, NJ, US General 2020
Monaco Family Memorial Fund $5,000 Brecksville, OH, US Memorial Contribution 2020
Operation Underground Railroad $1,000 Draper, UT, US General 2020
St John's Institute $65,500 Englewood, CO, US General 2020
St Mary Church $5,000 Bedford, OH, US General 2020
St Michael's Catholic Church $12,060 Cleveland, OH, US General 2020
The Dynamic Catholic Institute $15,000 Erlanger, KY, US General 2020
The Fest $5,000 Brunswick, OH, US General 2020
Trinity High School $10,000 Garfield Hts, OH, US General 2020
Womens Rights Without Frontiers $3,000 Towson, MD, US General 2020
Wounded Warrior $1,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General 2020
St Herman House $500 Cleveland, OH, US General 2020
Bringing America Back $15,000 Brecksville, OH, US General 2018
Camascus Catholic Mission $20,000 Centerburg, OH, US General 2018
Catholic Community Foundation $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2018
Choral Arts Cleveland $80 Cleveland, OH, US General 2018
Cleveland Central Catholic Foundation $10,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2018
Cornerstone Of Hope $10,000 Independence, OH, US General 2018
Cleveland Right To Life $7,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2018
Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Ed Center $10,000 Peninsula, OH, US General 2018
Joseph's Home $3,500 Cleveland, OH, US General 2018
Oca Foundation $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General 2018
Operation Underground Railway $2,500 Anaheim, CA, US General 2018
St Catherine Of Siena Church $20,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2018
St Johns Inst $35,000 Englewood, CO, US General 2018
Slavic Village Development $250 Cleveland, OH, US General 2018
The Human Fund $500 Chagrin Falls, OH, US General 2018
Women's Rights Without Frontiers $2,500 Towson, MD, US General 2018
Young Catholic Professionals $2,500 Dallas, TX, US General 2018
Catholic Media Partnership $5,000 Independence, OH, US General 2018
Maggie's Place $2,500 Parma, OH, US General 2018
St Michaels $15,000 Independence, OH, US General 2018
St Stanislaus Church $2,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2018
Velosano $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2018
Apostate For Family Consecration $10,000 Bloomingdale, OH, US General 2017
Catholic Community Foundation $10,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2017
Cornerstone Of Hope $10,000 Independence, OH, US General 2017
St Stanislaus Church $3,500 Cleveland, OH, US Generalgeneral 2017
The Fest $10,000 Brunswick, OH, US General 2017
The Health Network Foundation $5,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US General 2017
Velosano $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2017
Hands Together $10,000 Springfield, MA, US General 2017
The Village At Marymount $30,000 Garfield Hts, OH, US General 2017
West Creek Conservancy $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2017
Slavic Village Development $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2017
Baby 1st Network $500 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US General 2017
The Gathering Place $200 Beachwood, OH, US General 2017
Choral Arts Cleveland $100 Cleveland, OH, US General 2017
Joseph's Home $3,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2017
Im In Ministry $500 Independence, OH, US General 2017
Rooted In Faith Forward In Hope Catholic Community Foundation $30,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2017
Vineyard Church $2,500 Wickliffe, OH, US General 2017
St Paul's Outreach $5,000 Inver Grove Hts, MN, US General 2017
Asian Relief Inc $2,500 Anapolis, MD, US General 2017
Franciscan Friars $9,000 Franklin, WI, US Generalgeneral 2017
A Rosie Place $1,000 South Bend, IN, US General 2017
St Johns Inst $2,500 Englewood, CO, US General 2017
Julie Billiart School $10,000 Akron, OH, US General 2017
Young Catholic Professionals $2,500 Dallas, TX, US General 2017
The Salvation Army $500 Cleveland, OH, US General 2017
Without Frontiers International $2,500 San Jose, CA, US General 2017
Special Olympics Hoops $700 Washington, DC, US General 2017
Cleveland Central Catholic Foundation $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2017
St Mary's Catholic Church $2,500 Hudson, OH, US General 2017
Catholic Community Foundation $30,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2016
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Generalgeneral 2016
Cornerstone Of Hope $5,000 Independence, OH, US Generalgeneralgeneral 2016
The Fest $10,000 Brunswick, OH, US General 2016
Catholic Foundation $25,000 Lancaster, OH, US Generalgneral 2016
Cleveland Right To Life $10,000 Parma, OH, US Generalgeneral 2016
St Stanislaus Church $2,500 Cleveland, OH, US Generalgeneral 2016
Padua Franciscan High School $25,000 Parma, OH, US Generalgeneral 2016
Kaledoscope Youth Center $1,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2016
St Peter The Rock Media $40,000 Broadview Hts, OH, US Generalgeneral 2016
The Health Network Foundation $5,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US General 2016
Apostate For Family Consecration $10,000 Bloomingdale, OH, US Generalgeneralgeneralgeneral 2016
Velosano $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General 2016
Greek Orthodox Church $500 Cleveland, OH, US Generalgeneral 2016
Womankind $10,000 Garfield Hts, OH, US Generalgeneralgeneral 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 34-1574370
Website N/A
Address 6415 GRANGER RD Independence, OH 44131-1413

Key People (4)

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President John T Kurtz
Vice-pres Gregory P Kurtz
Secretary Thomas A Kurtz
Treasurer Mike Shinner

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.