Kohnken Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kohnken Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $204,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$204,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $227,000 the year before.
4% of its 2025 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 | $193,500 | 25 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $227,000 | 25 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $204,500 | 23 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Kohnken Family Foundation Inc 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 Kohnken Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $65,000 |
| South Carolina | 6 | $47,000 |
| Alabama | 6 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $22,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wick Theater | Arts | $20,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| Placeof Hope | Community interest | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of E Alabama | Community interest | $16,000 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | Community interest | $15,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands | Community interest | $15,000 |
| Fort Greene Park Conservatory | Education | $10,000 |
| A Childs Haven | Community interest | $10,000 |
| Morikami Museum | Arts | $10,000 |
| Campertown Academy | Education | $10,000 |
| Arundal Rivers Federation | Community interest | $7,500 |
| Lee County Literacy Coalition | Education | $7,000 |
| Village Friends | Community interest | $6,000 |
| Auburn University Fondation | Education | $5,000 |
| Project Hope Foundation | Community interest | $5,000 |
| Mental Health America | Community interest | $5,000 |
| The Light House | Community interest | $5,000 |
| Friends of Quiet Water Park | Community interest | $5,000 |
| E Al Medical Center Foundation | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Anne Arundel Food Bank | Community interest | $2,500 |
| John Hopkins Wilm Eye Instit | Medical research | $2,500 |
| Friends of Reedy River | Environment | $2,000 |
| Boysgirls Club Greater Lee | Community interest | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tenley Lewis
- Beverlee M Kohnken
- Lynda Hoffacker
- Dana Cole
- Melissa Wiseman
- Taylor Cole
- Patrick Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Kohnken Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kohnken Family Foundation Inc give?
$204,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Kohnken Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Tenley Lewis (President), Beverlee M Kohnken (Trustee), Lynda Hoffacker (Trustee) and Dana Cole (V Pres and S) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Kohnken Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and arts and culture.