Donald L Kaufman Foundation
The Donald L Kaufman Foundation is a private foundation based in Fairlawn, Ohio. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in Ohio and other states.
Donald L Kaufman Foundation at a glance
In short: Donald L Kaufman Foundation gave $29K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,936
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,072
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $301,511
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Donald L Kaufman Foundation
- 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: 647 Sunridge Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald L Kaufman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Israel Akron ($5K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 133 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Fairlawn, Ohio. In 2025, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 29% to California, 10% to North Carolina, 7% to Georgia, and 5% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Donald L Kaufman Foundation gives
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $69K (2021). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel Akron Akron, OH | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $3,550 |
| Judea Reform Durham, NC | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Ellison Institute Research Fdn Los Angeles, CA | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Uh Cleveland, OH | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Canine Cellmates Atlanta, GA | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Temple Israel Akron Akron, OH | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $1,888 |
| Tina's Wish New York, NY | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $1,554 |
| ALZ Independence, OH | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Akron, OH | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $1,057 |
| Alliance For Children's Rights Los Angeles, CA | to support the organization for their exempt purpose | $1,037 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $301,511 | $27,555 | $29,330 | $28,936 | 27 | $28,936 | $13,056 | $716 |
| 2024 | $303,158 | $21,066 | $27,740 | $26,832 | 22 | $27,492 | $8,972 | $16,873 |
| 2023 | $312,732 | $19,874 | $24,184 | $22,391 | 22 | $22,391 | $16,436 | $15,665 |
| 2022 | $316,712 | $109,708 | $29,668 | $25,110 | 30 | $27,560 | $107,331 | $541 |
| 2021 | $233,899 | $63,277 | $69,514 | $69,205 | 32 | $69,205 | $63,068 | $18,947 |
| 2020 | $240,136 | $-99,176 | $26,095 | $25,850 | 5 | — | $15,027 | $13,246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald L Kaufman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $716 for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for religious organizations, health and medical research, children’s services, animal welfare, food assistance, senior services, and Holocaust education.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. For example, Alliance for Children’s Rights says it works to support young people through adoption and legal guardianship and to help them access healthcare, education, and other services. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank says its mission is to mobilize resources to fight hunger. Columbus Humane says it works to fight animal cruelty and advocate for animal well-being.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $28,936 through 27 grants. Grants ranged from $50 to $3,550, with a median grant of $500.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $3,550 to Temple Israel Akron; $3,000 to Judea Reform; $2,500 each to Ellison Institute Research Fdn and UH; and $2,000 to Canine Cellmates. The listed grant purposes were to support each organization for its exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Craig Kaufman, Susan McMains, and Carrie Martin as officers or directors of the foundation.
Donald L Kaufman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig I. Kaufman
Donald L. Kaufman Foundation
Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Donald L. Kaufman Foundation, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Martin
Donald L. Kaufman Foundation
Trustee → Donald L. Kaufman Foundation, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan McMains
Donald L. Kaufman Foundation
Trustee → Donald L. Kaufman Foundation, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Donald L. Kaufman (2020) — President
- Former: Estelle F. Kaufman (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Donald L Kaufman Foundation
How much does Donald L Kaufman Foundation give each year?
Donald L Kaufman Foundation gave $29K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 22 grants.
What is Donald L Kaufman Foundation's typical grant size?
Donald L Kaufman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,072, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donald L Kaufman Foundation give grants?
Donald L Kaufman Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (29%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants), Akron, OH (4 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Who are Donald L Kaufman Foundation's largest grantees?
Donald L Kaufman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Israel Akron ($5,438 across 2 grants), Judea Reform ($3,000) and Ellison Institute Research Fdn ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donald L Kaufman Foundation?
Donald L Kaufman Foundation reported $302K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $716 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Donald L Kaufman Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for religious organizations, health and medical research, children’s services, animal welfare, food assistance, senior services, and Holocaust education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald L Kaufman Foundation?
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 Donald L Kaufman Foundation's EIN?
Donald L Kaufman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1810865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Donald L Kaufman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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