The Herbert And Dorothy Kunstadt
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on Jewish organizations and community initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the welfare of the Jewish community, as evidenced by its funding of numerous Jewish charities, cultural institutions, and health-related organizations. The foundation also supports veterans and arts and culture nonprofits, indicating a broader philanthropic focus. While primarily active in New York, its contributions extend to various states, demonstrating a commitment to diverse charitable efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charitable organizations, especially New York-based or Jewish community and arts/culture nonprofits, seeking modest general operating support and reachable via introductions or existing networks.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York or serving the New York Jewish community
- • Has an existing relationship or introduction to the foundation or its grantees
- • Asks for general operating or program support in modest amounts
- • Is an established nonprofit or well-known cultural institution
Geography
Giving is multi-state (grants recorded across about 14 states) but heavily concentrated in New York, which received roughly 78% of 2024 dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 51 distinct recipients with 40 returning grantees and 11 new ones, indicating a fairly broad set of independent beneficiaries rather than a single captive recipient.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly declares it funds only preselected applicants and no public application route or website is visible; although several new recipients appear each year, new entrants are likely added by invitation or referral rather than through an open process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
