The Kaufmann Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3603247 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
42% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Harvest | New York, NY | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | Stamford, CT | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Nightingale Bamford School | New York, NY | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Chil | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Project Art | New York, NY | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy | Stamford, CT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Child Guidance Center | stamford, CT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Doe Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| International Community Fdn | National City, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Family Reach Fdn | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($116,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $353,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $375,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101956
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3603247
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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