Leon I and Sharon Kaufman Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-3480084 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$90K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$450
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $188 and $1,450.
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
43% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $27,458 |
| Jet - Jewish Education Team Inc | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $7,855 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,650 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,500 |
| JCC of Chicago | Northbrook, IL | Women's board | $3,370 |
| Lake Forest Country Day School | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,187 |
| College Bound Opportunities | Riverwoods, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,900 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,165 |
| Lchaim Center for Inspired Living Inc | Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,546 |
| Prep4gold | Reston, VA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,450 |
| Rise 2 Greatness | Marion, IA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,356 |
| Stake Club Charitable Foundation | Paradise Valley, AZ | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,150 |
| Hallie225 Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,077 |
| Torah Girls Academy | Houston, TX | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,030 |
| Yeshiva Torat Emet | Houston, TX | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $740 |
| Deerfield High School Athletic Booster Club | Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $610 |
| Organization for Social Media Safety | West Hills, CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $521 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $500 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $500 |
| Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education Inc | Astoria, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $500 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | Skokie, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $450 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $420 |
| Gratitude Generation | Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $400 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $373 |
| Youthbuild Lake County | North Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $348 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $334 |
| American Friends of Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | Casa Grande, AZ | Unrestricted charitable gift | $268 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | Chicago, IL | Wttw channel 11 | $250 |
| Grapevine Giving Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $244 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $200 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York City, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $190 |
| District 113 Education Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $188 |
| Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago Inc | Glenview, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $185 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $154 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $150 |
| Israel Baseball America | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $136 |
| Volunteer Pool of Highland Park | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $130 |
| District 112 Fun Run Scholarship Fund (112 Education Foundation) | Highwood, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $104 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100 |
| Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100 |
| Jewish Child & Family Services | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100 |
| B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable gift | $77 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,566 | 46 |
| 2023 | $92,297 | 50 |
| 2022 | $43,767 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602129349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3480084
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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