Derek and Leora Kaufman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Derek and Leora Kaufman Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $581,959 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $290,980 and the largest $531,959. 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$581,959
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$290,980
- Largest grant$531,959
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $674,672 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $674,672 | 3 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $581,959 | 2 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Derek and Leora Kaufman 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 Derek and Leora Kaufman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $531,959 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | To promote charitable giving to organizations and provide support to Jewish organizations in New York | $531,959 |
| Smithsonian Air & Space Museum | To support the conservation and research of the history and science of aviation and spaceflight. | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Derek Kaufman
- Leora Horwitz Kaufman
Questions people ask
Does Derek and Leora Kaufman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Derek and Leora Kaufman Foundation give?
$581,959 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $290,980.
Who runs Derek and Leora Kaufman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Derek Kaufman (Pres., Treas. & Director) and Leora Horwitz Kaufman (VP, Secy. & Director).
What does Derek and Leora Kaufman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and environment and conservation.