Gerald John Kaufman Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrecksville, Ohio · EIN 46-4924772 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$92K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $15,000.
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.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uh Jerry Kaufman Glioblastoma Fund | Cleveland, OH | Further org purpose | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Further org purpose | $15,000 |
| Center for Rights of Abuse Children | Phoenix, AZ | Further org purpose | $10,000 |
| The Protect Democracy Project | Washington, DC | Further org purpose | $6,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Further org purpose | $3,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($33,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $91,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349101208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4924772
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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