Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation
Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $8K.
Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation at a glance
In short: Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation gave $8K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,625
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $1,271
- Median grant
- $850
- Total assets
- $83,703
- Primary geography
- New York (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.
Who Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Phillips Academy ($3K). Together the top 6 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Academy Andover, MA | Charitable Contributions | $3,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Charitable Contributions | $2,500 |
| Chestnut Hill Concerts Old Saybrook, CT | Charitable Contributions | $1,200 |
| Charlotte Evarts Library Athens, NY | Charitable Contributions | $500 |
| Whitney Museum New York, NY | Charitable Contributions | $300 |
| Jewish Museum New York, NY | Charitable Contributions | $125 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,703 | $100,641 | $45,899 | $7,625 | 6 | $42,181 | $2,273 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation's only listed officer is F. William Kaufmann, Officer on the 2025 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
F. William Kaufmann
Officer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation
How much does Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation give each year?
Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation gave $8K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation's typical grant size?
Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $850, and its average grant was $1,271, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation give grants?
Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (39%) and Connecticut (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Who are Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation's largest grantees?
Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Phillips Academy ($3,000), The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($2,500) and Chestnut Hill Concerts ($1,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation?
Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation reported $84K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation's EIN?
Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6086549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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