Kohnstamm Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kohnstamm Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $107,800 in 100 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $22,200. 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$107,800
- Number of grants100
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$22,200
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $23,021 the year before.
68% of its 2024 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 | $23,021 | 64 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $107,800 | 100 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Kohnstamm 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 Kohnstamm Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 54 | $86,600 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 9 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $1,250 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,250 |
| Colorado | 3 | $750 |
| Washington | 3 | $750 |
| Texas | 2 | $750 |
| Florida | 2 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Thought Center for Spiritual Living | Spreading peace and spiritual unity bridging diversity and unifying all creation through god | $22,200 |
| Union Gospel Mission | To provide meals, care and recovery to homeless and hurting neighbors | $11,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation | To secure private philanthropic support to advance ohsu's vital missions | $7,250 |
| Literary Arts Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Morrison Child and Family Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Deschutes River Conservancy | General support | $3,500 |
| Kiva | General support | $3,500 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Enables opb to bring radio, television, and online information to more than 1.5 million people each week. | $3,500 |
| Pandrillus Foundation | General support | $3,500 |
| Wilderness Program | General support | $3,500 |
| Kenya Keys | Educational opportunities to those who have none | $2,550 |
| Childrens Institute | General support | $2,500 |
| Opb Cornerstone Society | Enables opb to bring radio, television, and online information to more than 1.5 million people each week | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | To combat discrimination through education | $1,250 |
| Casa for Children Inc | To advocate for the best interests of children who have been abused and neglected | $1,050 |
| Assistance League | No fooling fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Gorge | Maintenance/education of the columbia gorge | $1,000 |
| Friends of Timberline | General support | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands | To provide a sustainable life through resources, recovery and reentry for the homeless | $1,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Provide humanitarian relief | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Emergency medical assistance | $750 |
| Special Olympics Oregon | Sports training/competition to the disabled | $750 |
| American Heart Association | Heart disease research | $500 |
| American Lung Association | Lung disease research | $500 |
| Bustin Barriers | General support | $500 |
| Feed the Children | General support | $500 |
| Friends of Elk Rock Garden | For the preservation of this beautiful place for generations to come | $500 |
| Greater Than | General support | $500 |
| Heifer International | General support | $500 |
| International Rescue Committee | To help those whose lives are shattered by conflict to survive and gain control of their future | $500 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | General support | $500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $500 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Provides nutritious meals to individuals, children, and families across oregon | $500 |
| Oregon Wild | Protecting oregon's wild lands, wildlife, and water | $500 |
| Portland Art Museum | To provide access to art with lasting value for education and enrichment of community | $500 |
| Post 58 | To provide outdoor experiences for portland teens in an inclusive and affordable way | $500 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital | To impact the lives of children | $500 |
| Solve | Environmental conservation | $500 |
| Waterorg | To fund water projects | $500 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | To support cspi | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Kohnstamm
- Molly D Kohnstamm
- John Kohnstamm
- David Kohnstamm
- Kevin R Kohnstamm
Questions people ask
Does Kohnstamm Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kohnstamm Family Foundation give?
$107,800 in tax year 2024, across 100 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Kohnstamm Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeff Kohnstamm (Director/President), Molly D Kohnstamm (Director/Vice-President), John Kohnstamm (Director/Vice-President) and David Kohnstamm (Director/Vice-President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kohnstamm Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and food and hunger.