Donald L Kaufman Foundation
Invitation OnlyFairlawn, Ohio · EIN 34-1810865 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,057.
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
57% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel Akron | Akron, OH | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $3,550 |
| Ellison Institute Research Fdn | Los Angeles, CA | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Temple Israel Akron | Akron, OH | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $1,888 |
| Akron Children's Hospital | Akron, OH | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $1,057 |
| Alliance For Children's Rights | Los Angeles, CA | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $1,037 |
| Prostate Cancer Research Institute | Culver City, CA | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Museum LA | Los Angeles, CA | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Wags Walks Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Direct Relief's California Fire | Santa Barbara, CA | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Best Friends Save Them All | Los Angeles, CA | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Rose Community Foundation | Denver, CO | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Akron Children's Hospital | Akron, OH | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $250 |
| CHA Animal Shelter | Columbus, OH | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $250 |
| Columbus Humane | Hillard, OH | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $250 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($14,154). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,936 | 27 |
| 2024 | $26,832 | 22 |
| 2023 | $22,391 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1810865
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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