Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation
Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation is a private foundation, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $83K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$83K
+318.7% YoY
Grant Count
19
+90.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+120.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation is a private foundation, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $83K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,282,434 | $2,273,800 | $2,217,970 |
| Revenue | $87,334 | $69,096 | $57,942 |
| Expenses | $87,910 | $23,052 | $34,581 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $83,453 | $19,932 | $31,580 |
| Net Investment Income | $82,877 | $65,976 | $54,941 |
| Distributable Amount | $114,567 | $105,984 | $108,416 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Touro Synagogue ($22,060), Jewish Children's Regional Service ($13,000), The Park Synagogue ($7,136).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AE FOUNDATION KODAK, TN | OTHER CHARITABLE | $500 |
| CONGREGATION BETH YESHURUN HOUSTON, TX | OTHER CHARITABLE | $5,932 |
| HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | OTHER CHARITABLE | $275 |
| JEWISH CHILDREN'S REGIONAL SERVICE METAIRIE, LA | OTHER CHARITABLE | $13,000 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | OTHER CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | OTHER CHARITABLE | $5,600 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS METAIRIE, LA | OTHER CHARITABLE | $500 |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY WASHINGTON, DC | OTHER CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER HOUSTON, TX | OTHER CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| MEL & WOMEN FASHION NEW ORLEANS, LA | OTHER CHARITABLE | $150 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT M KOHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANCES KOCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation?
As of 2024, Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation holds $2.3M in total assets with $87K in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $83K in 2024.
Where does Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation operate?
Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation award?
In 2024, Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $83K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation's EIN?
Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1340322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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