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Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation

Austin, Texas  ·  EIN 742791217  ·  Private foundation

Based in Austin, Texas, Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation has awarded $5.6M across 173 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Every Texan. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$18.4M
Total assets
173
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation funds

Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLgbtq Rights

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Every Texan
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Austin, TX$125K2023
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Washington, DC$125K2023
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Washington, DC$125K2022
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Project Support
Washington, DC$110K2020
College for Health Community and Policy (hcap)
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
San Antonio, TX$102K2023
Every Texan
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Austin, TX$100K2022
Workers Defense Project
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Austin, TX$90K2022
Jewish Community Action
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
St Paul, MN$80K2023
Bend the Arc
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
New York, NY$75K2018
Central Texas Interfaith
Project Support
Austin, TX$75K2020
Breakthrough
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Austin, TX$70K2018
Austin Interfaith
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Austin, TX$70K2018
Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (clue)
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Los Angeles, CA$70K2023
Centro Humanitario Para Los Trabajadores
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Denver, CO$65K2023
Breakthrough Central Texas
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Austin, TX$60K2023

Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$702K
2020$1.0M
2022$1.7M
2023$2.2M

How to apply for funding from Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation

Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation

Does Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation accept grant applications?
Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation fund?
Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Every Texan, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation give in grants?
Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.6M over 173 grants.
Where is Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation located?
Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation is based in Austin, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 742791217.
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About this profile. This page is built from Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.