Alan Jay and Sue Kaufman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alan Jay and Sue Kaufman Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $581,715 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $190,000. 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$581,715
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$190,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $758,678 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.2 million | 56 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $758,678 | 39 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $581,715 | 28 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Alan Jay and Sue 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 Alan Jay and Sue Kaufman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 18 | $433,345 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 4 | $33,720 |
| Florida | 3 | $11,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,600 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | General purpose grant | $190,000 |
| National Jewish Health | General purpose grant | $100,000 |
| Michigan State University | General purpose grant | $92,000 |
| University of Michigan | General purpose grant | $60,350 |
| Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit | General purpose grant | $25,500 |
| National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership | General purpose grant | $25,000 |
| Detroit Historical Society | General purpose grant | $20,000 |
| Adat Shalom Synagogue | General purpose grant | $16,375 |
| Tamarack Camps | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit | General purpose grant | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | General purpose grant | $7,000 |
| Cabaret 313 | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel - Yad Adhava | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General purpose grant | $3,600 |
| Friends of the Idf | General purpose grant | $3,600 |
| Cranbrook Schools | General purpose grant | $2,610 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | General purpose grant | $2,500 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Yoga Moves Ms | General purpose grant | $500 |
| Variety the Children's Charity | General purpose grant | $450 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Mi | General purpose grant | $150 |
| World Jewish Congress | General purpose grant | $120 |
| B'nai B'rith International | General purpose grant | $110 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | General purpose grant | $100 |
| Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation | General purpose grant | $100 |
| Michigan State University - Hillel | General purpose grant | $100 |
| March of Dimes | General purpose grant | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Jay Kaufman
- Sue Kaufman
- Emily Ruth Kaufman
Questions people ask
Does Alan Jay and Sue Kaufman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alan Jay and Sue Kaufman Foundation give?
$581,715 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Alan Jay and Sue Kaufman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan Jay Kaufman (Director/President), Sue Kaufman (Director/Secretary) and Emily Ruth Kaufman (Director/Treasurer).
What does Alan Jay and Sue Kaufman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.