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Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bonita Springs, Florida · EIN 474611608

Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bonita Springs, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.1 million and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2021$1.1 million1$24.5 million
2023$955,6411$21.6 million
2024$1.1 million1$23.1 million
2025$1.1 million1$25.6 million

How to apply

Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri1$1.1 million

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Youthbridge Community Foundation
St Louis, MO
Please see part xiv 3a for the purpose of the contributionthe current year contribution was provided to administer grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations including those that provide educational or health related services; assist lower income and disadvantaged adults and children with healthcare or improving their economic position; are affiliated with the lutheran church; and/or to provide a lutheran primary, secondary, or advanced education.$1.1 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation give?

$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.1 million.

Who runs Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Kaufmann (President), Sarah Kaufmann (Secretary/Treasurer) and Kevin Kaufmann (Director).

What does Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and faith communities.

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