The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $302,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$302,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,500 the year before.
77% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 6 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $200,500 | 8 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $302,500 | 17 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth Kohn 4701 N Meridian Ave 415, Miami Beach, FL 33140 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 848-4158, ekohn.15@gmail.com |
| What to submit | No formal application |
| Restrictions | Awards limited to organizations qualifying under irc 501 (c)(3) |
What The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $71,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 3 | $45,000 |
| New York | 3 | $26,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center | Charitable donation | $45,000 |
| Hartford Hospital | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Desert Scholarship Foundation | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Bushnell Center for Performing Arts | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Rubell Museum | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Hartford Jewish Federation | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| The Abraham Joshua Heschel School | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Tulane University | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum | Charitable donation | $6,500 |
| The Brotherhood Sister So | Charitable donation | $6,000 |
| Anne Frank Los Angeles | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Kohn
- Bernhard L Kohn III
- Bernhard L Kohn Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation give?
$302,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Kohn (Trustee), Bernhard L Kohn III (Trustee) and Bernhard L Kohn Jr (Trustee).
What does The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.