Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable
Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable is a private foundation based in West Hollywood, California. In 2024, it made 46 grants totaling $764,770, with listed grants supporting charitable organizations including foundations, health and research organizations, cultural institutions, and educational organizations.
Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable at a glance
In short: Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable gave $765K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $764,770
- +25.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,625
- +50.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $13,316,722
- +14.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (10 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (93% 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 Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation 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 Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ashley and Andrew Lebowitz Family Foundation ($135K). Together the top 10 received $507K.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 232 grants of 245 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient-state shares were Wisconsin (3%), Washington, DC (2%), and New York (1%); Nevada accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 46 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 $561K (2020) to $765K (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $765K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley and Andrew Lebowitz Family Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $135,000 |
| St John's Health Center Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $105,000 |
| Anita Mann Kohl Charitable Foundation West Hollywood, CA | General Support | $81,000 |
| The Music Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $31,000 |
| Share Inc Beverly Hills, CA | General Support | $30,100 |
| Goldie Hawn Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $27,000 |
| Concern Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Holocaust Museum LA Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $25,000 |
| USC Kaufman School of Dance Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $22,500 |
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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 | $13,316,722 | $3,083,068 | $1,365,818 | $764,770 | 46 | $782,870 | $449,807 | $646,469 |
| 2023 | $11,599,472 | $629,497 | $1,111,617 | $608,226 | 55 | $608,326 | $8,175 | $553,459 |
| 2022 | $12,081,592 | $675,148 | $850,011 | $574,150 | 54 | $574,250 | $387,716 | $598,050 |
| 2021 | $12,256,455 | $842,066 | $872,324 | $619,720 | 39 | $619,795 | $559,709 | $592,775 |
| 2020 | $12,285,258 | $686,898 | $816,359 | $561,250 | 51 | — | $387,229 | $602,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable reported a distributable amount of $646K 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 formal mission statement is stated. The 2024 grants listed are designated for general support. Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: SHARE INC says it raises funds for programs for people with developmental and physical disabilities, abused and at-risk children, and medical research on developmental disabilities. Concern Foundation says it distributes research grants worldwide to fund cancer research. Holocaust Museum LA says it teaches lessons of the Holocaust and their continued relevance, and works against antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $764,770. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $135,000, with a median of $6,250. Its largest grants included $135,000 to Ashley and Andrew Lebowitz Family Foundation, $105,000 to St John’s Health Center Foundation, and $81,000 to Anita Mann Kohl Charitable Foundation, all for general support. Other notable grants included $31,000 to The Music Center, $30,100 to SHARE INC, and $27,000 to Goldie Hawn Foundation, each for general support.
In 2023, it made 55 grants totaling $608,226; in 2022, it made 54 grants totaling $574,150.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allen D. Kohl as president, David J. Kohl as vice president, and Stephanie S. Cohen as secretary/treasurer.
Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable is led by Allen D. Kohl, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen D. Kohl
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Kohl
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable
How much does Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable give each year?
Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable gave $765K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $608K across 55 grants.
What is Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable's typical grant size?
Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $16,625, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable that year got $6K on average.
Where does Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable give grants?
Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (19 grants), Santa Monica, CA (7 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable's largest grantees?
Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Ashley and Andrew Lebowitz Family Foundation ($135,000), St John's Health Center Foundation ($105,000) and Anita Mann Kohl Charitable Foundation ($81,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable?
Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $783K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $646K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable fund?
No formal mission statement is stated. The 2024 grants listed are designated for general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable?
The foundation 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 Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable's EIN?
Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7211587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Allen and Anita Kohl Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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