Derek and Leora Kaufman Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 83-2721771 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$582K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $531,959.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | To promote charitable giving to organizations and provide support to Jewish organizations in New York | $531,959 |
| Smithsonian Air & Space Museum | Washington DC, DC | To support the conservation and research of the history and science of aviation and spaceflight. | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $581,959 | 2 |
| 2023 | $674,672 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501769349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2721771
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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