Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $89,566 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $475 and the largest $27,458. 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$89,566
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$475
- Largest grant$27,458
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was down from $92,297 the year before.
78% 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 | $43,767 | 40 | $1.0 million |
| 2023 | $92,297 | 50 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $89,566 | 46 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Leon and Sharon Kaufman 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 Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $70,857 |
| New York | 8 | $7,301 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,577 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,030 |
| California | 4 | $1,577 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,450 |
| Arizona | 2 | $1,418 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,356 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Unrestricted charitable gift | $27,458 |
| Jet - Jewish Education Team Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Unrestricted charitable gift | $7,855 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,650 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,500 |
| JCC of Chicago | Women's board | $3,370 |
| Lake Forest Country Day School | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,187 |
| College Bound Opportunities | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,900 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,165 |
| Lchaim Center for Inspired Living Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,546 |
| PREP4GOLD | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,450 |
| Rise 2 Greatness | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,356 |
| Stake Club Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,150 |
| HALLIE225 Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,077 |
| Torah Girls Academy | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,030 |
| Yeshiva Torat Emet | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | Unrestricted charitable gift | $740 |
| Deerfield High School Athletic Booster Club | Unrestricted charitable gift | $610 |
| Organization for Social Media Safety | Unrestricted charitable gift | $521 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Desert | Unrestricted charitable gift | $500 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $500 |
| Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $500 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $450 |
| Prager University Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $420 |
| Gratitude Generation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $400 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Unrestricted charitable gift | $373 |
| Youthbuild Lake County | Unrestricted charitable gift | $348 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago | Unrestricted charitable gift | $334 |
| American Friends of Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | Unrestricted charitable gift | $268 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | Wttw channel 11 | $250 |
| Grapevine Giving Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $244 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $200 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted charitable gift | $190 |
| District 113 Education Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $188 |
| Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $185 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted charitable gift | $154 |
| Keshet | Unrestricted charitable gift | $150 |
| Israel Baseball America | Unrestricted charitable gift | $136 |
| Volunteer Pool of Highland Park | Unrestricted charitable gift | $130 |
Officers and trustees
- Teri Heyden
- Linda Allen
- Todd Heyden
- Sharon Kaufman
- Jamie Robin
Questions people ask
Does Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation give?
$89,566 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $475.
Who runs Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Teri Heyden (Director/Treasurer), Linda Allen (Assistant Vice President), Todd Heyden (Vice President/Director) and Sharon Kaufman (Vice President/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.