The Nathan & Helen Kohler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nathan & Helen Kohler Foundation is a private foundation in Old Lyme, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $71,500 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $68,000 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2022 | $77,000 | 12 | $1.0 million |
| 2023 | $71,500 | 9 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 11 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Nathan & Helen Kohler 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $60,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Charitable | $40,000 |
| American Friends of IDF Widows & Orphans | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Hadassah | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Ogen | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Adl | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coallition | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hillel International | Charitable | $3,000 |
| UJA Federation of NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Colel Chabad | Charitable | $2,000 |
| North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene Baumstein
- Elizabeth Frankel
- Richard Baumstein
- Michael Baumstein
- Jeffrey Baumstein
- Amy Mathios
- Donald Baumstein
Questions people ask
Does The Nathan & Helen Kohler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nathan & Helen Kohler Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Nathan & Helen Kohler Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eugene Baumstein (President), Elizabeth Frankel (Treasurer), Richard Baumstein (Vice President) and Michael Baumstein (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.