Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 47-2402277 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.2M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$43.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
60% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Foundation (Center for Advancement) | Iowa City, IA | General purposes | $2,000,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | New York, NY | General purposes | $550,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Aspire of Illinois | Hillside, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Montana Institute of Sport | Bozeman, MT | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation | Monterey, CA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | Washington, DC | General purposes | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,240,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $865,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $915,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612159349100051
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2402277
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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