Kohn Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Kohn Charitable Trust is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $280,500 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$280,500
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$60.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 7 | $50.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 6 | $60.8 million |
How to apply
Kohn Charitable Trust 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 Kohn Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 4 | $2.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | To fund the carol kakalec kohn faculty endowment for the carol kakalec kohn professorship | $1.2 million |
| University of Michigan | To support the kohn scholar graduate student fellowship. | $400,000 |
| University of Michigan | To support the kohn collaborative fund - workshops, seminars and seed grants | $311,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | To support the louis and hedwig sternberg chair in plant biology. | $250,000 |
| UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation | To support the harold kohn faculty endowment for the harold kohn professorship. | $100,000 |
| Michigan State University | To support the rx kids program. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold L Kohn
- Carol Kakalec Kohn
Questions people ask
Does Kohn Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kohn Charitable Trust give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $280,500.
Who runs Kohn Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Harold L Kohn (President/Secretary) and Carol Kakalec Kohn (Vice-President/Treasurer).
What does Kohn Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.