Private foundation · EIN 94-2959163 · Sausalito, California

Sandra L Kurtzig Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $265K total, median $2,500. 40% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$265K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in CA
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schwab CharitableOrlando, FLUnrestricted$258K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenWashington, DCUnrestricted$2,500
American Ledership ForumSan Jose, CAUnrestricted$2,500
Hillel at StanfordStanford, CAUnrestricted$1,000
Dog Ranch Rescue IncAnna, TXUnrestricted$1,000

By state: Florida 1 · California 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Sandra L Kurtzig Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sausalito, California, administered in care of Sandra L Kurtzig, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sandra L Kurtzig Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sandra L Kurtzig Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $265K across 5 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Sandra L Kurtzig Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), California (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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