Kohn Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMclean, Virginia · EIN 81-4683592 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$60.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $400,000.
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 Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | To fund the carol kakalec kohn faculty endowment for the carol kakalec kohn professorship | $1,246,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | To support the kohn scholar graduate student fellowship. | $400,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | To support the kohn collaborative fund - workshops, seminars and seed grants | $311,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | To support the louis and hedwig sternberg chair in plant biology. | $250,000 |
| Unc Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | To support the harold kohn faculty endowment for the harold kohn professorship. | $100,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | To support the rx kids program. | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,327,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $1,962,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513029349100831
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4683592
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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