Kaufman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Kaufman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kenilworth, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $700,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $104,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$700,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$104,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $624,000 the year before.
47% 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 | $738,100 | 29 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $624,000 | 34 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $700,500 | 30 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kenneth Barbara Kaufman PO Box 211, Kenilworth, IL 60043 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 441-8780 |
| What to submit | Call for information questionnaire |
What Kaufman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $532,500 |
| Montana | 4 | $70,000 |
| New York | 3 | $65,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General support | $104,000 |
| Temple Jeremiah | General support | $100,000 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music | General support | $87,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $50,000 |
| New Trier Educational Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | General support | $30,000 |
| GVLT | General support | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund (Juf) | General support | $25,000 |
| Wild Montana | General support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General support | $20,000 |
| Equal Hope | General support | $20,000 |
| Lowell Elementary School | General support | $20,000 |
| Glencoe Public Library Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | General support | $15,000 |
| Erie Family Health Centers | General support | $15,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General support | $10,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | General support | $10,000 |
| Montana Land Reliace | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | General support | $10,000 |
| The University of Chicago | General support | $10,000 |
| WFMT Radio Network | General support | $10,000 |
| Les Turner ALS Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
| Misericordia Womens Board | General support | $5,000 |
| Glencoe PTO | General support | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | General support | $2,500 |
| Highland Park Montessori School | General support | $1,000 |
| Wellness in Action | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Kaufman
- Barbara Kaufman
- Rebecca Kaufman
- Sara Kaufman Elsasser
Questions people ask
Does Kaufman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kaufman Family Foundation give?
$700,500 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Kaufman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth Kaufman (Director, President), Barbara Kaufman (Director, VP & Treasurer), Rebecca Kaufman (Director, Secretary) and Sara Kaufman Elsasser (Director, Assistant Secretary).
What does Kaufman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.