Loraine Kaufman Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 27-0521516 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$65K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$617K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Howard Brown Health | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $5,700 |
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Chi Arts Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Thresholds | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Temple Shalom | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Goals Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Gdc | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Marwen Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Mazon | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $750 |
| Meals on Wheels | Berwyn, IL | Charitable contribution | $750 |
| JCC Chicago - Women's Board | Northbrook, IL | Charitable contribution | $600 |
| Legal Council for Health Justice | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Michiana Humane Society | Bingham Farms, MI | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Acpa Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Chikaming Open Lands | Sawyer, MI | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Mercy Home | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Women Employed | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charitable contribution | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,250 | 30 |
| 2023 | $75,250 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541349349100134
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0521516
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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