The Kuhn Foundation is located in Santa Monica, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kuhn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Kuhn Foundation generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Kuhn CFO | 7 | $0 | |
Aaron Kuhn Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Dora Kuhn Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Dr Robert Kuhn President | 25 | $0 | |
Daniella Kuhn Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,403,131 |
Interest on Savings | $35,146 |
Dividends & Interest | $212,605 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $431,882 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $431,882 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $226,468 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $148,668 |
Total Revenue | $2,231,432 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $0 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $1,524,975 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,686,735 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,205 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $1,688,940 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,825,372 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $5,079,542 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $12,029,147 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Kuhn Foundation has awarded $6,615 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Santa Monica, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,410 |
CITY OF SANTA MONICA POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,205 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Kuhn Foundation has recieved totaling $927,005.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
John Templeton Foundation West Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: CLOSER TO TRUTH: PHILOSOPHY OF BIOLOGY | $397,005 |
John Templeton Foundation West Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: CLOSER TO TRUTH: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2021 | $180,000 |
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation 2 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: INTERFAITH LEADERSHIP AND | $162,500 |
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation 2 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: INTERFAITH LEADERSHIP AND | $162,500 |
John Templeton Foundation West Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: CLOSER TO TRUTH: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2021 | $20,000 |
Bess And George Voron Foundation Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Plusoneplusoneplusone San Francisco, CA | $5,684,709 | $11,808,551 |
Childrens Cancer Association Portland, OR | $5,324,937 | $6,576,998 |
Nevada Urban Indians Inc Reno, NV | $1,731,908 | $3,144,359 |
Wallowa Resources Enterprise, OR | $1,481,576 | $2,430,712 |
Maui County Community Television Inc Kahului, HI | $4,912,699 | $2,059,927 |
The Kuhn Foundation Santa Monica, CA | $12,029,147 | $2,231,432 |
Business Arts Plaza Inc Burbank, CA | $87,991,215 | $6,547,572 |
Nevada Rural Counties Rsvp Program Inc Carson City, NV | $434,499 | $1,716,339 |
Rancho Los Cerritos Foundation Long Beach, CA | $2,512,679 | $1,540,496 |
W O L F Moorpark, CA | $765,817 | $1,467,427 |
Create Academy Inc Tempe, AZ | $184,127 | $1,377,364 |
Shakespeare Play On Santa Cruz, CA | $3,202,482 | $2,096,481 |