Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc
The Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1970 and based in Albany, New York. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that has been recognized as tax-exempt since February 1970. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with limited staffing, relying on trustee discretion for grant decisions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.4M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-78.5% YoY
Grant Count
24
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
-73.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports primarily Jewish organizations, museums and other cultural institutions, and education. Additional funding areas include human services and hospitals. The foundation's giving focuses on higher education, Jewish causes, health, and arts and culture.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. All grants are awarded through trustee discretion rather than formal grant programs with structured application cycles.
Grant Range
$500 to $2,500,000
Ready to take the next step with Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Florida, with some activity in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $18,427,414
- Total giving: $1,348,800
- Total liabilities: $0
Assets and Giving (2023):
- Total assets: $18.2 million
- Total expenses: $6.63 million
- Revenue: −$555,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,427,414 | $18,191,781 | $25,381,126 |
| Revenue | $1,919,280 | $-554,890 | $324,034 |
| Expenses | $1,683,647 | $6,634,455 | $6,852,609 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,348,800 | $6,285,920 | $6,456,420 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,595,354 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,092,961 | $1,167,093 | $1,432,362 |
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
186 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by family members serving in trustee and director roles:
- Henry Kaufman — President/Treasurer/Director
- Elaine Kaufman — Vice President/Director
- Daniel S Kaufman — Secretary/Director
- Glenn D Kaufman — Director
- Craig S Kaufman — Director
All board members serve on an as-needed basis with no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Kaufman | Pres/Treas/Dir - AS NEEDED | — | — |
| Elaine Kaufman | VP/Dir - AS NEEDED | — | — |
| Daniel S Kaufman | Sec/Dir - AS NEEDED | — | — |
| Glenn D Kaufman | DIRECTOR - AS NEEDED | — | — |
| Craig S Kaufman | DIRECTOR - AS NEEDED | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In June 2022, the Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation announced a $5 million endowment gift to Kaufman Music Center. This gift launched a campaign to double the Center's endowment and supports the Center's mission of bringing music education to more than 50,000 students and audience members from all backgrounds annually. The gift inspired additional contributions of $2.5 million from other key supporters toward the endowment goal.
Kaufman Foundation Awards $2 Million for Fundamental Scientific ResearchContact Information
- Phone: (212) 758-7100
- Office Address: 590 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10022
- Mailing Address: 4 Tower Place, Suite 1001, Albany, NY 12203
- Website: No website maintained
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Launa Beuhler Foundation for
BROOKLYN, NY
Assets
$2K
Grants
4
Total Given
$20K
Uw E J Madden Mem Open Hearts Club 10-214880
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$307K
Hindy's Foundation
BROOKLYN, NY
Assets
$142K
Grants
8
Total Given
$225K
Jeanne & Thomas Hardy Family Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$3K
Grants
3
Total Given
$3K
Ramsleg Foundation
BRIGHTWATERS, NY
Assets
$543
Grants
1
Total Given
$500
Druckenmiller Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$1.8B
Grants
58
Total Given
$135.7M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities