The Leslie Kuhn Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Leslie Kuhn Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$30,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$527,316
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,000 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 | $15,000 | 1 | $406,513 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 2 | $479,060 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 2 | $527,316 |
How to apply
The Leslie Kuhn 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 The Leslie Kuhn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry | General support | $15,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Ballen
- Benjamin Rosow
- Jennifer Ballen
- John Ballen
- Karen Ballen
- Kevin Ballen
- Amy Berk Kuhn
- Gabriel Rosow
- Julian Rosow
- Stuart Rosow
- Bradford Wallace
Questions people ask
Does The Leslie Kuhn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leslie Kuhn Family Foundation give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Leslie Kuhn Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine Ballen (President), Benjamin Rosow (Vice President), Jennifer Ballen (Secretary) and John Ballen (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Leslie Kuhn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and human services.