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Henry & Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in ALBANY, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1970. The principal officer is Henry Kaufman. It holds total assets of $18.4M. Annual income is reported at $20.7M. Total assets have grown from $14.6M in 2011 to $18.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Georgia and Florida. According to available records, Henry & Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc. has made 62 grants totaling $12.7M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $6.3M and $6.5M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $2.5M, with an average award of $205K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Delaware, New Jersey, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$325K
Based on 64 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.
Henry & Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 62 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DE, NJ.
Henry & Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $12.7M across 62 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $205K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $2.5M.
Henry & Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Henry & Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc. is headquartered in ALBANY, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel S Kaufman | Sec/Dir - AS NEEDED | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Craig S Kaufman | DIRECTOR - AS NEEDED | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Glenn D Kaufman | DIRECTOR - AS NEEDED | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elaine Kaufman | VP/Dir - AS NEEDED | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Henry Kaufman | Pres/Treas/Dir - AS NEEDED | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$18.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$18.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
62
Total Giving
$12.7M
Average Grant
$205K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman Music CenterOPERATING ENDOWMENT FUND | New York, NY | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Business History ConferenceFELLOWSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND (SUPPORT FELLOWSHIPS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING EMERGING SCHOLARS TO PURSUE RESEARCH ON TOPICS RELATED TO FINANCIAL HISTORY) | Wilmington, DE | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiIBD ULTRASOUND PROGRAM | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Temple Beth RishonGeneral Charitable | Wyckoff, NJ | $100K | 2023 |
| Jewish Communal FundGeneral Charitable | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater AtlantaGeneral Charitable | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2023 |
| Reconstructing JudaismANNUAL AND MOMENTUM CAMPAIGN | Wyncote, PA | $72K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach CountyGeneral Charitable | West Palm Beach, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| The Society Of The Four ArtsGeneral Charitable | Palm Beach, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| The Valley Hospital FoundationGeneral Charitable | Ridgewood, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| Jerusalem Fellowship (Aish)SPRING AND SUMMER ISRAEL PROGRAMS | Airmont, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Council On Foreign RelationsGeneral Charitable (2022-2023 ANNUAL FUND) | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| The Jewish MuseumGeneral Charitable | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Jewish Broadcasting ServiceGeneral Charitable | Stamford, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Raymond Kravis Center For The Performing ArtsGeneral Charitable | West Palm Beach, FL | $14K | 2023 |
| The Whitney Museum Of American ArtGeneral Charitable | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Stowe Community ChurchSTOWE STEEPLE SOCIETY | Stowe, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Temple Emanu-El Of Palm BeachGeneral Charitable (HIGH HOLY DAY APPEAL) | Palm Beach, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Volcker AllianceGeneral Charitable | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Mussar InstituteGeneral Charitable (2022-2023 ANNUAL FUND) | Boynton Beach, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Museum Of American FinanceGeneral Charitable | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Feltsman Piano FoundationSUPPORT OF PIANO SUMMER | New Paltz, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of Nw Bergen CountyGeneral Charitable | Franklin Lakes, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| The Jewish Communal FundGeneral Charitable | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Temple Besh RishonGeneral Charitable | Wyckoff, NJ | $30K | 2022 |
| Yeshiva UniversityGeneral Charitable | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Institute Of International EducationGeneral Charitable | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| The Jerusalem FellowshipGeneral Charitable | Airmont, NY | $25K | 2022 |