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 12/2022, Kuhn Foundation generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Robert Kuhn President | 25 | $0 | |
Dora Kuhn Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Aaron Kuhn Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Adam Kuhn CFO | 7 | $0 | |
Daniella Kuhn Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,157,953 |
| Interest on Savings | $22,008 |
| Dividends & Interest | $151,917 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $1,539 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $1,539 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $191,705 |
| Total Revenue | $1,525,122 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $10,000 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $2,277,984 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $2,373,997 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $19,859 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $2,393,856 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $779,830 |
| 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 | $5,098,306 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,160,413 |
| 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 $19,859 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
STUART SEGALL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
SANTA MONICA USPS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,199 |
SANTA MONICA POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,646 |
SANTA MONICA SANITATION & RECYCLING PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,514 |