Goldberg Kohn Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3879526 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KEVAN W VENTURA |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 E MONROE SUITE 3300, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 3122014000 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION FORM EXISTS. A LETTER REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION IS SUFFICIENT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING UNDER IRC SECTION 170(C). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secured Finance Foundation | New York, NY | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $22,500 |
| Chicago Bar Foundation's Investing in Justice Campaign | Chicago, IL | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Chicago International Charter School | Chicago, IL | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Chicago, IL | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Lisle, IL | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Noble Schools | Chicago, IL | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $5,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $3,500 |
| Namaste Charter School | Chicago, IL | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Prospect Schools | Brooklyn, NY | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut Inc | Hamden, CT | To support the recipient's general charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | Dover, DE | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | New York, NY | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Bounce Children's Foundation | Wheeling, IL | To support the recipient's general charitable activities | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $77,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $96,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630649349100618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3879526
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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