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EIN 33-0783933

The Kuhn Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Santa Monica
State
California
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Kuhn Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general support. It also provides direct project support for the television program "Closer to Truth". Some of its grantees include Tamara Thomas. It made one grant last year and is located in Santa Monica, CA.
Total revenues
$550,992
2023
Total expenses
$2,447,299
2023
Total assets
$9,264,106
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Kuhn Foundation

Direct project support - "closer to truth" television program.closer to truth (ctt) is an educational and scientific project that is improving The quality of science and high-level knowledge discourse in The united states, primarily through a national public television series and a major associated website. Ctt brings together leading scientists, scholars and artists to debate latest discoveries and their impact on The human condition. Series creator robert lawrence Kuhn hosts a series of spontaneous and intimate conversations with some of The world's most esteemed experts that combine leading-edge science and informed intuition to address The fundamental issues of our times.

Grants made by The Kuhn Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
St. Vincent Meals on WheelsGeneral Support$2,729

Who funds The Kuhn Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation (AVDF)Interfaith Leadership and$162,500

Personnel at The Kuhn Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Adam KuhnPresident$0

Financials for The Kuhn Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$181,528
Investment income and dividends$204,457
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$82,076
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$82,931
Total revenues$550,992

Form 990s for The Kuhn Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-15990PFView PDF
2018-122020-02-18990PFView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $397,005 from John Templeton Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
June 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
May 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Bess and George Voron Foundation David A Voron M D Trustee
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsFamily foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
723 Euclid St Unit B
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
closertotruth.com/ 
Phone
(818) 519-7586
IRS details
EIN
33-0783933
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
109955
FTB Entity ID
2064051
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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