Saul & Gitta Kurlat Charitable Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: Information not publicly available
• Success Rate: N/A - No public application process
• Decision Time: N/A - Trustee discretion
• Grant Range: Information not publicly available
• Geographic Focus: Greater Boston area/Massachusetts

Contact Details

No public contact information available for grant applications.

Overview

The Saul & Gitta Kurlat Charitable Foundation (EIN: 22-2610883) is a private family foundation established in 1985 and based in Canton, Massachusetts. Founded by Saul Kurlat (M.S. Engineering Management, Northeastern University 1962) and his wife Gitta, the foundation continues operating following their passing (Gitta in 2014, Saul in 2021). The foundation files annual Form 990-PF returns as a private foundation, with the most recent filing in November 2024. Their philanthropic focus reflects the founders' commitment to STEM education, senior housing, Jewish community causes, and healthcare research, particularly benefiting children and the elderly in the Greater Boston area.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation's documented support includes:

• 2Life Communities: Long-standing major support resulting in the "Gitta & Saul Kurlat House" senior housing facility in Brighton, MA, and the endowed "Saul and Gitta Kurlat Chief Executive Officer" position
• Gitta and Saul Kurlat Fund for STEM Education: Established at The Miriam Fund (CJP) to support women and girls in STEM fields
• Gitta and Saul Kurlat CJP Scholarship Fund: Up to $11,000 per year for engineering and science students from Greater Boston studying at Technion International School in Israel
• Saul and Gitta Kurlat Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship: Established 2004 at Northeastern University for engineering students engaged in research

Priority Areas

• Senior housing and elderly care
• STEM education, particularly for women and underrepresented groups
• Jewish community organizations and causes
• Health research
• Children's needs and services
• Engineering and science education

What They Don't Fund

Information not publicly available

Governance and Leadership

Both founders have passed away. Saul Kurlat was a pioneering engineer and founding President of Eikonix Corporation. In retirement, he devoted significant time and resources to philanthropy. Current trustee information is not publicly available. The foundation continues to operate through trustees who maintain the founders' philanthropic vision.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This foundation does not have a public application process. Grants are awarded at trustee discretion to organizations with which the foundation has established relationships. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications.

Getting on Their Radar

Given the private nature of this foundation and lack of public application process, potential grant recipients would need to establish connections through:

• Existing relationships with funded organizations like 2Life Communities
• Connections through Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston
• Northeastern University engineering programs
• Jewish community organizations in the Greater Boston area

Decision Timeline

N/A - Grants made at trustee discretion

Success Rates

N/A - No public application process

Reapplication Policy

N/A - No public application process

Application Success Factors

As this foundation operates without a public application process, traditional application success factors do not apply. The foundation appears to maintain long-term relationships with select organizations that align with the founders' interests in:

• Addressing senior housing needs in Greater Boston
• Supporting STEM education pathways
• Strengthening Jewish community institutions
• Advancing engineering and scientific research

Organizations already receiving support from the foundation have demonstrated excellence in these areas and have established multi-year relationships.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• This is a private family foundation without a public application process
• Grants are made through trustee discretion to pre-selected organizations
• Strong focus on Greater Boston/Massachusetts organizations
• Demonstrated long-term commitment to partner organizations (e.g., 2Life Communities relationship spanning decades)
• STEM education and senior care are clear priorities based on documented giving
• Jewish community connections appear important for many funded initiatives
• Consider exploring connections through CJP or other funded organizations for potential introductions

References

• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Saul & Gitta Kurlat Charitable Foundation (EIN: 222610883). Accessed March 10, 2026. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/222610883
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies. "The Gitta and Saul Kurlat CJP Scholarship Fund." Accessed March 10, 2026. https://www.cjp.org/cjp-news/the-gitta-and-saul-kurlat-cjp-scholarship-fund
• Northeastern University ALERT Program. "2016-2017 Kurlat Scholarship Awarded." Accessed March 10, 2026. http://www.northeastern.edu/alert/news-article/2016-2017-kurlat-scholarship-awarded/
• 2Life Communities. "History" and "Leadership." Accessed March 10, 2026. https://2lifecommunities.org/history and https://2lifecommunities.org/about/leadership
• Legacy.com. "Saul Kurlat Obituary" (2021) and "Gitta Kurlat Obituary" (2014). Boston Globe. Accessed March 10, 2026.
• OrgCouncil.com. "Saul & Gitta Kurlat Charitable Foundation in Canton, MA." Accessed March 10, 2026. https://www.orgcouncil.com/ein/222610883