Harvey Kornblum Foundation
Accepts applications
Harvey Kornblum Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $259,154 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$259,154
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $239,417 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $238,013 | 24 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $239,417 | 26 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $259,154 | 18 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Silver 8001 Forsyth Blvd Suite 1500, St Louis, MO 63105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 480-1500, harvey.kornblum.foundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | None specified |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to st. Louis area organizations, but to the extent funds are available, may be made to organizations in other geographical areas. |
What Harvey Kornblum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 17 | $252,554 |
| New York | 1 | $6,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | For assistance to indigent families | $75,000 |
| St Louis Jewish Light | For cultural and religious programs | $35,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | For cultural & religious programs | $24,500 |
| National Council of Jewish Women St Louis | For assistance to indigent families | $20,054 |
| Crown Center for Senior Living | For assistance to indigent families | $15,000 |
| St Louis Mediation Project | For assistance to indigent families | $14,000 |
| Sherwood Forest Camp | For assistance to indigent families | $11,000 |
| Casa of St Louis | For assistance to indigent families | $10,000 |
| Chads Coalition for Mental Health | For suicide awareness programs | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | For cultural and religious programs | $10,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | For assistance to indigent families | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | For fighting antisemitism | $6,600 |
| Nurses for Newborns | For assistance to indigent families | $5,000 |
| St Louis Holocaust Museum | For fighting antisemitism | $5,000 |
| Barnes Jewish Foundation | For assistance to indigent families | $2,000 |
| BJC Lumina | For assistance to indigent families; hospice | $2,000 |
| Independence Center | For assistance to the mentally ill | $2,000 |
| Saint Louis Zoo | For assistance to indigent families | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Silver
- Kathy Kornblum
- Gay Klearman Kornblum
- Laura Klearman Silver
Questions people ask
Does Harvey Kornblum Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harvey Kornblum Foundation give?
$259,154 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Harvey Kornblum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael J Silver (Director and Chairman), Kathy Kornblum (Director and President), Gay Klearman Kornblum (Director and Vice-Presiden) and Laura Klearman Silver (Director and Secretary/Tre).
What does Harvey Kornblum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and youth programs.