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Derek And Leora Kaufman Foundation is a private corporation based in GREENWICH, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Mintz & Gold Llp. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have decreased from $6.2M in 2019 to $1.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Derek And Leora Kaufman Foundation has made 9 grants totaling $3.9M, with a median grant of $245K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.6M in 2021 to $675K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $1.6M, with an average award of $433K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Derek And Leora Kaufman Foundation reported 9 individual grants totaling $3.9 million between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $244,672. Half of those grants fell between $50,000 and $736,520. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.6 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $709,672 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in NY (5 of 9), followed by DC (4). Of its 3 distinct grantees, 100 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Jewish Comunal Fund ($3.1 million), Jewish Communal Fund ($624,672) and Smithsonian Air & Space Museum ($200,000).
Computed from 9 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 2 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$633K
Largest Grant
$1.8M
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Derek And Leora Kaufman Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC.
Derek And Leora Kaufman Foundation has distributed a total of $3.9M across 9 grants. The median grant size is $245K, with an average of $433K. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $1.6M.
Derek And Leora Kaufman Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Derek And Leora Kaufman Foundation is headquartered in GREENWICH, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leora Horwitz Kaufman | VP, Secy. & Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Derek Kaufman | Pres., Treas. & Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$710K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
$675K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$183K
Distribution Amount
$62K
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$3.9M
Average Grant
$433K
Median Grant
$245K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal FundTo promote charitable giving to organizations and provide support to Jewish organizations in New York | New York, NY | $380K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian Air & Space MuseumTo support the conservation and research of the history and science of aviation and spaceflight. | Washington Dc, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Jewish Comunal FundTo promote charitable giving to organizations and provide support to Jewish organizations in New York | New York, NY | $737K | 2022 |