Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation
The Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hollywood, California. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $49,118, with listed recipients including a donor-advised fund, a temple, university and medical organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation gave $49K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,118
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +116.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,778
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $363
- Total assets
- $170,362
- -21.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8605 Santa Monica Blvd Pmb 784388, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 276-7300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund ($30K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 35 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (61%), California (28%), and Wisconsin (10%). Massachusetts and New York each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $131 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 587% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $81K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund Chicago, IL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $9,470 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $2,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Phase One Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $518 |
| Pad Project LA Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $363 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $250 |
| The Lynne Cohen Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $145 |
| Music Matter Gofundme Gridley, CA | General Support | $117 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,362 | $21,891 | $68,790 | $49,118 | 13 | $49,151 | $1,204 | $8,371 |
| 2023 | $217,261 | $-24,369 | $66,868 | $49,870 | 6 | $49,895 | — | $10,741 |
| 2022 | $308,498 | $28,377 | $47,014 | $38,032 | 8 | $38,057 | $8,664 | $15,168 |
| 2021 | $327,135 | $20,049 | $87,339 | $80,850 | 5 | $80,878 | $13,110 | $16,124 |
| 2020 | $394,382 | $39,448 | $76,185 | $64,250 | 3 | — | $719 | $18,301 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. The University of Wisconsin Foundation describes its mission as advancing the objectives and welfare of the University of Wisconsin–Madison by encouraging alumni, donors, and friends to engage with and support the university. Phase One Foundation says it supports Phase 1 clinical research and cancer therapy treatment programs. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says its mission is to cure MS and empower people affected by MS to live their best lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $49,118. Grant amounts ranged from $53 to $30,000, with a median of $363. The largest grants were $30,000 to Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund for general support, $9,470 to Wilshire Boulevard Temple for general support, and $5,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for general support. Other grants included $2,000 to Cedars Sinai Medical Center, $1,000 to The UCLA Foundation, $518 to Phase One Foundation, and $53 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Kohl as president and Stephanie S Cohen as secretary and treasurer.
Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation is led by David Kohl, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Kohl
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie S. Cohen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation
How much does Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation give each year?
Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation gave $49K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 6 grants.
What is Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $363, and its average grant was $3,778, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation give grants?
Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (28%) and Wisconsin (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund ($30,000), Wilshire Boulevard Temple ($9,720 across 2 grants) and University of Wisconsin Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation?
Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation reported $170K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4766821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Abby & David Kohl Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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