Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-1340322 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$116K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
48% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Children's Regional Service | Metairie, LA | Other charitable | $38,400 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Other charitable | $15,000 |
| Touro Synagogue | New Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $11,770 |
| The Park Synagogue | Cleveland, OH | Other charitable | $11,296 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Other charitable | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $5,465 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Other charitable | $5,000 |
| Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Foundation | Metairie, LA | Other charitable | $2,500 |
| New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $2,500 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $2,500 |
| New Orleans Ballet Association | New Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $2,100 |
| Wibo Giving | Metairie, LA | Other charitable | $1,800 |
| The Fashion Council of New Orleans | Metairie, LA | Other charitable | $1,150 |
| Cancer Association of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Association | Metairie, LA | Other charitable | $1,000 |
| Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | New Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $1,000 |
| Congregation Beth Yeshurun | Houston, TX | Other charitable | $500 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Other charitable | $500 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage | Beachwood, OH | Other charitable | $500 |
| Tri-C Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Other charitable | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans | Metairie, LA | Other charitable | $300 |
| Cleveland Zoo Society | Cleveland, OH | Other charitable | $224 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Cleveland, OH | Other charitable | $169 |
| Orange Elementary & Middle School PTA | Pepper Pike, OH | Other charitable | $100 |
| Southern Jewish Historical Society | Marietta, GA | Other charitable | $100 |
| The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism | New York, NY | Other charitable | $100 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | New Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,549 | 27 |
| 2024 | $83,453 | 19 |
| 2023 | $19,932 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600849349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1340322
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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