Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc
The Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its 2024 filing lists 24 grants totaling $1,348,800. Recent recipients include Jewish communal organizations, a medical school, a hospital foundation, and arts and education organizations.
Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,348,800
- -78.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,200
- -73.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $18,427,414
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc
- 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: 4 Tower Place Suite 1001, Albany, NY 12203
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($300K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 226 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Georgia, 10% to Florida, 7% to New Jersey, and 5% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% 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 $1.3M (2024) to $6.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Lubavitch of NW Bergen County Franklin Lakes, NY | General Charitable | $200,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | IBD Ultrasound Program | $200,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Charitable | $150,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Charitable | $150,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Charitable | $150,000 |
| Kaufman Music Center New York, NY | Operating Endowment Fund | $100,000 |
| Reconstructing Judaism Wyncote, PA | Annual and Momentum Campaign | $72,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Annual Campaign | $62,000 |
| The Valley Hospital Foundation Paramus, NJ | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| Temple Beth Rishon Wyckoff, NJ | General Charitable (ANNUAL KOL NIDRE APPEAL AND YOM KIPPUR FUNDRAISING) | $36,000 |
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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 | $18,427,414 | $1,919,280 | $1,683,647 | $1,348,800 | 24 | $1,348,800 | $1,595,354 | $1,092,961 |
| 2023 | $18,191,781 | $-554,890 | $6,634,455 | $6,285,000 | 30 | $6,285,920 | — | $1,167,093 |
| 2022 | $25,381,126 | $324,034 | $6,852,609 | $6,455,500 | 32 | $6,456,420 | — | $1,432,362 |
| 2021 | $31,909,701 | $9,633,106 | $2,456,540 | $1,969,600 | 64 | $1,970,350 | $9,246,916 | $1,665,847 |
| 2020 | $24,733,135 | $2,384,598 | $1,848,656 | $1,625,125 | 76 | — | $1,150,445 | $1,261,467 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, health and medicine, arts and culture, education, and international affairs.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. For example, the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County says its mission is to strengthen Jewish identity, energize relationships with Israel, and meet human needs it identifies as uniquely the Jewish community’s obligation. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai says it advances science, medicine, and health care delivery for the benefit of humanity. The Society of the Four Arts says it enriches and engages the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $1,348,800. Grants ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the listed awards were $200,000 to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for its IBD Ultrasound Program; $150,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta; $100,000 to Kaufman Music Center for an operating endowment fund; and $62,000 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County for its annual campaign. Jewish Communal Fund received two listed grants of $150,000 each for general charitable purposes.
Separately, Kaufman Music Center announced in 2022 that the foundation had made a $5 million endowment gift. The gift launched the Center’s campaign to double its endowment to $20 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Henry Kaufman as president, treasurer, and director; Elaine Kaufman as vice president and director; Daniel S Kaufman as secretary and director; and Glenn D Kaufman and Craig S Kaufman as directors. Each is listed as serving as needed.
Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc is led by Henry Kaufman, President, Treasurer & Director - As Needed on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Henry Kaufman
President, Treasurer & Director - As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Craig S Kaufman
Director - As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel S Kaufman
Secretary & Director - As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elaine Kaufman
Vice President & Director - As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Glenn D Kaufman
Director - As Needed
On filings since 2020
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 Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc
How much does Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc give each year?
Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.3M across 30 grants.
What is Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $56,200, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc give grants?
Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (11%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Boynton Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($300,000 across 2 grants), Chabad Lubavitch of NW Bergen County ($200,000) and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc?
Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc reported $18.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, health and medicine, arts and culture, education, and international affairs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc?
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 Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7045903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc 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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