Kauffman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kauffman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $175,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$175,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$17.5 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 | $2.1 million | 7 | $18.8 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 7 | $18.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 12 | $17.5 million |
How to apply
Kauffman 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 Kauffman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 11 | $2.7 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens' Healthcare of Atlanta | General purpose | $750,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | General purpose | $660,000 |
| The Lovett School | General purpose | $450,000 |
| College of Wooster | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Fernbank Museum | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Mercer University | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Emory University - Winship Cancer Institute | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society | General purpose | $100,000 |
| The Schenck School | General purpose | $83,333 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Trinity School | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Special Olympics Georgia | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark A Kauffman
Questions people ask
Does Kauffman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kauffman Foundation Inc give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $175,000.
Who runs Kauffman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark A Kauffman (President).
What does Kauffman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.