Korff Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Korff Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,941 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $810 and the largest $36,000. 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$84,941
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$810
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,215 the year before.
88% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $158,204 | 46 | $507,986 |
| 2024 | $52,215 | 21 | $803,905 |
| 2025 | $84,941 | 32 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Korff 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 Korff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $63,691 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $9,090 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $7,200 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,800 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1,260 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Orach Chaim | General purpose | $36,000 |
| Hillel at Dartmouth | General purpose | $9,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General purpose | $7,415 |
| Friends of Unistream | General purpose | $5,400 |
| Chabad Lubavitch on Campus | General purpose | $3,600 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General purpose | $2,711 |
| American Israel Friendship | General purpose | $1,860 |
| American Friends of Natal Inc | General purpose | $1,800 |
| Jewish Foundation for Education of Women | General purpose | $1,800 |
| PY Shalem | General purpose | $1,800 |
| The Valerie Fund | General purpose | $1,800 |
| National Jewish Outreach Program | General purpose | $1,635 |
| American Friends of ELEM | General purpose | $1,360 |
| Friendship Circle Upper East Side | General purpose | $1,360 |
| The Jewish Grad Organication | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Itrek Inc | General purpose | $900 |
| Chabad of the Berkshire | General purpose | $720 |
| Elluminate | General purpose | $550 |
| Memri | General purpose | $540 |
| Afmda | General purpose | $360 |
| Band of Parents | General purpose | $360 |
| Chevra Hatzala | General purpose | $360 |
| Creatives Care Network Inc | General purpose | $360 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | General purpose | $360 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | General purpose | $360 |
| Shir Hadash Inc | General purpose | $360 |
| Upper East Side Hatzolah | General purpose | $360 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General purpose | $180 |
| Hearts of the Father Outreach | General purpose | $180 |
| Israel Chesed Center | General purpose | $180 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General purpose | $180 |
| Dartmouth Health Geisel School of Medicine at Da | General purpose | $90 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Korff
- Phyllis Korff
Questions people ask
Does Korff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Korff Family Foundation give?
$84,941 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $810.
Who runs Korff Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Korff (President) and Phyllis Korff (Treasurer).
What does Korff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.