Sidney Kohl Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sidney Kohl Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 152 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $357,800. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants152
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$357,800
- Assets$67.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 173 | $62.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 152 | $67.6 million |
How to apply
Sidney Kohl Family 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 Sidney Kohl Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 44 | $1.0 million |
| Illinois | 15 | $763,500 |
| New York | 50 | $679,450 |
| California | 25 | $544,840 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $78,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $37,500 |
| Colorado | 4 | $32,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,250 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Charitable | $357,800 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Wilshire Blvd Temple | Charitable | $232,855 |
| University of Chicago | Charitable | $225,000 |
| Cayton Zimmer Childrens Museum by Sharewell | Charitable | $127,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Northwestern Univ Feinberg School of Med | Charitable | $100,000 |
| NYU Langone Health (Michael H Perskin MD Scholarship FD) | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | Charitable | $71,500 |
| Alexis Detocqueville Society of Pbunited Way | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Holocaust Museum la | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation | Charitable | $36,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Charitable | $35,000 |
| The Dalton School | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable | $31,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Trinity School | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue | Charitable | $24,450 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater la | Charitable | $23,250 |
| Jewish Family Services | Charitable | $21,000 |
| The Sylvia Center | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Bruce & Marsha Moskowitz Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute | Charitable | $20,000 |
| George Lopez Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Harvard Law School | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Palm Beach County | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Saint Johns Health Center Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Temple Emanu El | Charitable | $19,435 |
| Palm Beach Opera | Charitable | $19,280 |
| Fidf | Charitable | $17,250 |
| Aspen Country Day School | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sidney A Kohl
Questions people ask
Does Sidney Kohl Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sidney Kohl Family Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 152 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sidney Kohl Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sidney A Kohl (Trustee).
What does Sidney Kohl Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.