The Kovner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kovner Foundation is a private foundation in Jupiter, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.7 million in 81 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$18.7 million
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$335 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18.4 million the year before.
25% 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 | $18.4 million | 85 | $274 million |
| 2024 | $18.7 million | 81 | $335 million |
How to apply
The Kovner 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kovner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 49 | $13.3 million |
| Texas | 2 | $1.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 9 | $752,204 |
| Virginia | 2 | $650,000 |
| California | 4 | $625,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $160,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of Ny | General support | $5.0 million |
| Success Charter Network | Education | $3.5 million |
| International Rescue Committee | Humanitarian aid | $1.5 million |
| University of Austin | Education | $1.2 million |
| Charter School Growth Fund Fund IV | Education | $500,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General support | $500,000 |
| Institute for the Study of War | General support | $500,000 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | General support | $500,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | Performing arts | $500,000 |
| Playwrights Realm | Performing arts | $380,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Public policy research | $300,000 |
| Individual | Qualified tuition grant | $287,904 |
| Millbrook Community Partnership | General support | $250,000 |
| Myriadusa (Verbier) | General support | $250,000 |
| New World Symphony Inc | Performing arts | $250,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Ukrainian Orchestra | Performing arts | $200,900 |
| New York Philharmonic | Performing arts | $200,000 |
| The Juilliard School | Education-fine arts | $200,000 |
| Two River Theater | Performing arts | $200,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Corporation | Performing arts | $197,000 |
| Sffa Students for Fair Admissions | Legal advocacy | $150,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | Education | $122,000 |
| American Alliance for Equal Rights | Humanitarian aid | $100,000 |
| Hebrew Public Charter School | Education | $100,000 |
| Middle Eastern Research Institute (Memri) | Research | $100,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Legal aid | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony | General support | $100,000 |
| Pepg Program Ed Policy & Governance | Education reform | $100,000 |
| Thomas B Fordham Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Centurion Ministries | Legal representation | $75,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | General support | $75,000 |
| Myriad USA (Opera Fuoco) | General support | $56,222 |
| American Friends of Les Arts Florissant | General support | $55,000 |
| Aha Foundation | Women's right | $50,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | Education | $50,000 |
| American Modern Opera Company | Performing arts | $50,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | Education | $50,000 |
| St John's University | Education | $50,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Environment protection | $46,800 |
| Friends of Anim | Performing arts | $40,379 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce S Kovner
- Peter P D'angelo
- Frank Wohl Co Lankler Siffert Wohl
- Karen Cross
- Suzanne F Kovner
- Heath Weisberg
- Robert Wedeking
- Maurice Edelson
- Benjamin Sosland
Questions people ask
Does The Kovner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kovner Foundation give?
$18.7 million in tax year 2024, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Kovner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce S Kovner (President), Peter P D'angelo (Treasurer), Frank Wohl Co Lankler Siffert Wohl (Director) and Karen Cross (Controller) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Kovner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.