Kohn & Mitchell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kohn & Mitchell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $668,161 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $204,291. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$668,161
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$204,291
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $610,634 the year before.
8% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $600,929 | 16 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $610,634 | 15 | $13.5 million |
| 2025 | $668,161 | 20 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
Kohn & Mitchell Family 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.
What Kohn & Mitchell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $657,661 |
| New York | 2 | $5,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Juf of Metropolitan Chicago | Unrestricted | $204,291 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | Department of Human Genetics | $100,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | To support the work of Dr. Preeti Kansal in the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Fund | $75,489 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | Dr. James Mastrianni's Research in Neurology | $75,000 |
| Northwestern University | Mitchell Multimedia Gift Fund | $50,000 |
| Juf of Metropolitan Chicago | Juf ezra | $38,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | To support the work of Dr. Surendra Basti in Ophthalmology | $21,366 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Cove School | Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | Dr. David Rubin's Research in Gastroenterology | $15,000 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | Forefront Fund | $10,000 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | Unrestricted | $6,515 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Dr. Gordon - Lymphoma Research & Educ. | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Center for Psych Neurosci Gift | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Gala | $4,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Play for Pink | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Victoria Kohn
- Valerie Kohn
- David Kohn
Questions people ask
Does Kohn & Mitchell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kohn & Mitchell Family Foundation give?
$668,161 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Kohn & Mitchell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Victoria Kohn (Trustee), Valerie Kohn (Trustee) and David Kohn (Trustee).
What does Kohn & Mitchell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.