Private foundation · Ballston Lake, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Christopher W Kurkjian Charitable
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $4,000
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $3,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 28 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $120K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120K | $4,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $100K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Christopher w kurkjian · ballston lake · 5184245489 · ckurkjian1@gmail.com
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Christopher W KurkjianPresident/treasurer, director
- Christine VarleyVice president, director
- Elizabeth KurkjianSecretary, director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To create sustainable jobs & provide relief by distributing shoes & clothing around the world.
- To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic... | $3,000 |
| Soles4souls | Old Hickory, Davidson County | To create sustainable jobs & provide relief by distributing shoes & clothing... | $1,000 |