Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $172,500 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$172,500
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$38.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $824,600 | 8 | $29.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 8 | $35.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 12 | $38.0 million |
How to apply
Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $430,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $375,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $300,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $175,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $170,000 |
| California | 2 | $125,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Rachashei Lev | Cancer treatment | $300,000 |
| Amit | Child education | $250,000 |
| Skookum Kids | Child education | $200,000 |
| The Rose | Cancer treatment | $200,000 |
| Chasday Naomi USA Friends | Holocaust remembrance | $175,000 |
| Neeman Foundation USA | Holocaust remembrance | $175,000 |
| Virginia Holocaust Museum | Holocaust remembrance | $170,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Cancer research | $100,000 |
| Names Not Numbers | Holocaust remembrance | $80,000 |
| Yeshiva Ketana of Los Angeles | Child education | $75,000 |
| US Friends of Dror Israel | Child education | $75,000 |
| Asian Youth Center | Child education | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lucia Cheung
- Steven M Frankiel
- Daniel Lee
Questions people ask
Does Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $172,500.
Who runs Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lucia Cheung (President), Steven M Frankiel (Cfo) and Daniel Lee (Secretary).
What does Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.