George F Kauffman TW
George F Kauffman TW is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants to public libraries in Pennsylvania, all for general support.
George F Kauffman TW at a glance
In short: George F Kauffman TW gave $28K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,987
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,799
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,153
- Total assets
- $636,834
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George F Kauffman TW
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1504, Buffalo, NY 14240
Phone: (239) 397-5002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George F Kauffman TW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Village Library ($9K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George F Kauffman TW open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $32K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Village Library York, PA | General Support | $8,610 |
| Martin Memorial Library York, PA | General Support | $2,153 |
| Glatfelter Memorial Library Spring Grove, PA | General Support | $2,153 |
| Kaltreider-Benfer Library Red Lion, PA | General Support | $2,153 |
| Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock Glen Rock, PA | General Support | $2,153 |
| Regional Library at Newberry Common York, PA | General Support | $2,153 |
| Mason-Dixon Public Library Stewartstown, PA | General Support | $2,153 |
| Southern York County Library Shrewsbury, PA | General Support | $2,153 |
| Hanover Public Library Hanover, PA | General Support | $2,153 |
| Dillsburg Area Public Library Dillsburg, PA | General Support | $2,153 |
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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 | $636,834 | $63,508 | $42,307 | $27,987 | 10 | $35,687 | $58,668 | $31,696 |
| 2024 | $615,628 | $46,673 | $40,208 | $26,871 | 10 | $34,263 | $42,056 | $32,864 |
| 2023 | $609,897 | $23,349 | $35,699 | $24,568 | 10 | $31,430 | $18,986 | $30,650 |
| 2022 | $622,408 | $25,157 | $56,579 | $31,641 | 10 | $38,884 | $20,479 | $31,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George F Kauffman TW reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $27,987 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $2,153 to $8,610, with a median of $2,153. The largest grant was $8,610 to The Village Library in York, Pennsylvania. Nine other libraries each received $2,153: Martin Memorial Library, Glatfelter Memorial Library, Kaltreider-Benfer Library, Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock, Regional Library at Newberry Common, Mason-Dixon Public Library, Southern York County Library, Hanover Public Library, and Dillsburg Area Public Library. Each grant was for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Manufacturers and Traders Trust Com as trustee.
George F Kauffman TW is led by Manufacturers And Traders Trust Com, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Manufacturers And Traders Trust Com
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$11K (2022) → $11K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Manufacturers and Traders Trust Com (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George F Kauffman TW
How much does George F Kauffman TW give each year?
George F Kauffman TW gave $28K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 10 grants.
What is George F Kauffman TW's typical grant size?
George F Kauffman TW's median grant in 2025 was $2,153, and its average grant was $2,799, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George F Kauffman TW that year got $2K on average.
Where does George F Kauffman TW give grants?
George F Kauffman TW gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (3 grants).
Does George F Kauffman TW give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George F Kauffman TW's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George F Kauffman TW's largest grantees?
George F Kauffman TW's largest 2025 grantees include The Village Library ($8,610), Martin Memorial Library ($2,153) and Glatfelter Memorial Library ($2,153), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George F Kauffman TW?
George F Kauffman TW reported $637K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from George F Kauffman TW?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George F Kauffman TW's EIN?
George F Kauffman TW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6955917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does George F Kauffman TW 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
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