The Kurian Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyStow, Massachusetts · EIN 16-1744447 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$746K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$18.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
64% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Baptist Hospital | Bangalore, IN | Medical care | $600,000 |
| Asha Foundation | Anand Nagar, IN | Health and poverty relief | $88,000 |
| Utec | Lowell, MA | Poverty relief | $10,000 |
| Carmel Mar Thoma Church | Hudson, MA | Fund ministries & building projects | $6,150 |
| Compassional Hearts Network | Woodville, MA | Religious ministries | $5,850 |
| University of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Education scholarship | $5,000 |
| Marthoma Church of Greater Washington | Takoma Park, MD | Chrstian minstries | $4,000 |
| Bigedorg | Boston, MA | Support individuals with cancer | $3,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Education scholarship | $3,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Education scholarship | $3,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Education scholarship | $2,000 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | Education | $2,000 |
| Fordham University | New York, NY | Education scholarship | $2,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | Christian education | $2,000 |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | Education scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | Education scholarship | $2,000 |
| Campaign Marthoma Congregation | Merrick, NY | Christian ministries | $1,000 |
| Marthoma Nerac | Merrick, NY | Christian ministries | $1,000 |
| Randal Library Friends Association | Stow, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Support for individuals with cancer, search for a cure | $500 |
| Insight for Living | Plano, TX | Promote christian ministry | $500 |
| World Vision Inc | Federal Way, WA | Child poverty relief | $480 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staton Island, NY | Disabled 911 survivors | $300 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Fund ministries | $200 |
| Prison Fellowship | Haverhill, MA | Prison ministries | $200 |
| Songtime | Centerville, MA | Education | $200 |
| The Salvation Army of Massachusetts | Canton, MA | Poverty relief | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $745,580 | 27 |
| 2024 | $648,605 | 32 |
| 2023 | $528,480 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621149349101707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1744447
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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