Kurtz Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to promoting education, community development, and neighborhood revitalization. Its mission is reflected in its funding of various educational institutions and programs, as well as initiatives aimed at enhancing community engagement and financial literacy. The foundation primarily supports organizations that focus on youth development and affordable housing, indicating a commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals and families. While its funding is concentrated in Pennsylvania, it also extends support to organizations in other states, demonstrating a broader interest in community enhancement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established Philadelphia-area education or community development nonprofits, universities, or mentoring organizations with an institutional track record and capacity to manage mid-sized grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in Philadelphia or elsewhere in Pennsylvania
- • Clear mission in education, youth mentoring, or neighborhood revitalization
- • Established institutional profile (university, charter school, large local nonprofit)
- • Existing relationship or referral from current grantees or board contacts
- • Project or program sized for grants in the $10k–$100k range
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia: in 2024 grants went to organizations in two states but roughly 80% of dollars were directed to PA, indicating a narrow local/regional footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows six distinct recipients and those same six appear across all three observed years with no newcomers in 2024, so the observed recipient set is small and highly repetitive despite being independent charities.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly declares it only funds preselected applicants and the observed history shows no new recipients in the latest year; based on that behavior and the lack of public application channels, an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to break into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
