Gerald J Kaufman Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gerald J Kaufman Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Brecksville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$92,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $91,000 | 10 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $92,000 | 10 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Gerald J Kaufman Jr 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $18,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uh Jerry Kaufman Glioblastoma Fund | Further org purpose | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Further org purpose | $15,000 |
| Individual | Further org purpose | $10,000 |
| Center for Rights of Abuse Children | Further org purpose | $10,000 |
| Individual | Further org purpose | $8,000 |
| The Protect Democracy Project | Further org purpose | $6,000 |
| CCF Dr Peereboom Res Fnd | Further org purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Further org purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Further org purpose | $5,000 |
| Cato Institute | Further org purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah S Kaufman
- Stephen Hopkins
Questions people ask
Does Gerald J Kaufman Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerald J Kaufman Jr Foundation give?
$92,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Gerald J Kaufman Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah S Kaufman (President) and Stephen Hopkins (Secretary).