Goldberg Kohn Foundation
Accepts applications
Goldberg Kohn Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$87,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$33,936
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,500 the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,000 | 17 | $102,931 |
| 2024 | $77,500 | 14 | $21,669 |
| 2025 | $87,500 | 15 | $33,936 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kevan W Ventura 55 E Monroe Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 201-4000 |
| What to submit | No formal application form exists. A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient. |
| Restrictions | Contributions are made only to organizations qualifying under irc section 170(c). |
What Goldberg Kohn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $44,000 |
| New York | 4 | $31,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Secured Finance Foundation | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $22,500 |
| Chicago Bar Foundation's Investing in Justice Campaign | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Chicago International Charter School | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Noble Schools | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $5,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $3,500 |
| Namaste Charter School | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Prospect Schools | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut Inc | To support the recipient's general charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Bounce Children's Foundation | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevan W Ventura
- Jami L Brodey
- Jonathan M Cooper
- Joseph L Hoolihan
Questions people ask
Does Goldberg Kohn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Goldberg Kohn Foundation give?
$87,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Goldberg Kohn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevan W Ventura (Chairman/President), Jami L Brodey (Director), Jonathan M Cooper (Director) and Joseph L Hoolihan (Director).
What does Goldberg Kohn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.