Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2022 it gave $60,041 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $918 and the largest $27,050. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$60,041
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$918
- Largest grant$27,050
- Assets$0
How to apply
Malvin and Ruth 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 Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $33,950 |
| California | 5 | $20,060 |
| New York | 2 | $4,066 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,335 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $30 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | General charitable purpose | $27,050 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Springs | General charitable purpose | $10,125 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | General charitable purpose | $5,475 |
| Congregation Beth Judea | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic | General charitable purpose | $2,960 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General charitable purpose | $2,066 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Literacy Society of the Desert | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Hillel International | General charitable purpose | $835 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Desert Community Foundation | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Hillel at the George Washington University | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Penn Hillel | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| For Autistic Kids Foundation | General charitable purpose | $200 |
| Great Vest Side Club | General charitable purpose | $200 |
| Ohr Kodesh Congregation | General charitable purpose | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General charitable purpose | $30 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Kaufman
- Steven Kaufman
- Leslie Kind
- Malvin Kaufman
- Ruth Kaufman
Questions people ask
Does Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation give?
$60,041 in tax year 2022, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $918.
Who runs Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation?
Its 2022 filing lists Scott Kaufman (Assistant Vice President), Steven Kaufman (Treasurer), Leslie Kind (Assistant Vice President) and Malvin Kaufman (President/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.