Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation
Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Highland Park, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $9K.
Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation gave $9K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $8,825
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $4,413
- Median grant
- $4,413
- Primary geography
- Florida (70% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($6K). Together the top 2 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Donor-Advised Fund | $6,186 |
| Goodwill Industries Des Plaines, IL | Human Services | $2,639 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2 | $31,166 | $8,825 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation is led by John Kaufman, President & Treasurer on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John Kaufman
President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Duberman
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Kaufman
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation
How much does Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation give each year?
Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation gave $9K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation operate?
Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois.
What is Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation's EIN?
Ira J Kaufman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5522032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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