The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action
Historical FunderSpringfield, Virginia · EIN 27-2945561 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL MELICK |
|---|---|
| Address | 5226 KEPLER LN, SPRINGFIELD VA 22151 |
| Phone | 4436823867 |
| foundationark@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN LETTER WINFO ON PURPOSES COMPATIBLE W FOUNDATIONS MISSION |
| Deadlines | NA |
| Restrictions | NA |
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
100% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr Scientific | Houston, TX | Educational activities | $5,000 |
| National Center for Science Education | Oakland, CA | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Humane Borders | Tucson, AZ | Educational support | $5,000 |
| The Massachusetts Bail Fund | Cambridge, MA | Educational activities | $4,500 |
| Rosenberg Fund for Children | Easthampton, MA | Educational support | $4,000 |
| South Texas Human Rights Center | Falfurrias, TX | Educational support | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $27,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $27,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611389349101011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2945561
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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