Kaufman Family Foundation
Historical FunderKenilworth, Illinois · EIN 82-4077901 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KENNETH BARBARA KAUFMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 211, KENILWORTH IL 60043 |
| Phone | 8474418780 |
| Form and materials | CALL FOR INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
36% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $104,000 |
| Temple Jeremiah | Northfield, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music | Chicago, IL | General support | $87,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| New Trier Educational Foundation | Northfield, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | General support | $30,000 |
| Gvlt | Bozeman, MT | General support | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund (Juf) | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Wild Montana | Helena, MT | General support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Equal Hope | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Lowell Elementary School | Santa Ana, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Glencoe Public Library Foundation | Glencoe, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Erie Family Health Centers | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | Bozeman, MT | General support | $10,000 |
| Montana Land Reliace | Helena, MT | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Wfmt Radio Network | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Misericordia Womens Board | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Glencoe PTO | Glencoe, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $2,500 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Highland Park Montessori School | Highland Park, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Wellness in Action | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $700,500 | 30 |
| 2024 | $624,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $738,100 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349103108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4077901
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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