Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation
Invitation OnlyIndependence, Ohio · EIN 27-3053995 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$108K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
34% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John Institute | Englewood, CO | General support | $30,000 |
| House of Champions | Cleveland, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Independence, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries | Akron, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Padua Franciscan High School | Parma, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Sisters Tor | Toronto, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Allison Rose Foundation | Independence, OH | General support | $4,000 |
| Holy Family Cancer Home | Parma, OH | General support | $4,000 |
| Walsh Jesuit High School | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Youth for Christ | Englewood, CO | General support | $2,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of the Third Order of St Francis | Stevens Point, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| St John Nepomucene Church | Cleveland, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| St Ignatius | Cleveland, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cleveland, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Haven of Hope | Cleveland, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Baltimore, MD | General support | $2,000 |
| Holy Name Church | Cleveland, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Garfield Heights, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Providence House | Cleveland, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | General support | $2,000 |
| Hands Together | Springfield, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Franciscan Mission | Waterford, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| The Lantern Center for Recovery | Cleveland, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $108,500 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349100751
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3053995
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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