Kaufman Americana Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Chesapeake, VA EIN: 51-0217081

Kaufman Americana Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chesapeake, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.9M in total assets. In 2025, it made $19K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $43K.

Key facts about Kaufman Americana Foundation

EIN
51-0217081
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Total assets
$18,909,429

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.9M

+0.2% YoY

Revenue

$83K

-79.3% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$19K

-35.0% YoY

Expenses

$43K

-15.6% YoY

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

BostonCharlotesvilleNew HavenNorfolkWilliamsburgWinterthur

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K0 grants20210 grants20226 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$18,909,429$18,869,553$18,521,678
Revenue$82,500$398,373$381,805
Expenses$42,624$50,498$708,089
Qualifying Distributions$19,416$29,860$684,082
Net Investment Income$43,390$88,114—
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Kaufman Americana Foundation is led by Linda H Kaufman, President & Director on every filing since 2021; 5 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Linda H Kaufman

    President & Director

    On filings since 2021

    9 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Arthur Wheelock

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    $4K (2021) → $6K (2025)

  • Edward G Kaufman

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    $4K (2021) → $0 (2025)

  • Luke Beckerdite

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    $4K (2021) → $3K (2025)

  • Mark Leithauser

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    $4K (2021) → $4K (2025)

  • Thomas G Johnson Jr.

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    $4K (2021) → $3K (2025)

  • Wendy A Cooper

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    $4K (2021) → $3K (2025)

  • Jennifer R Prosser

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Jerry Forehand (2023–2024) — Treasurer
  • Former: Claire K. Benjack (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Lisa Hurst (2021–2022) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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

Arthur Wheelock — Director: $6KArthur WheelockDirector$6KMark Leithauser — Director: $4KMark LeithauserDirector$4KWendy A Cooper — Director: $3KWendy A CooperDirector$3KThomas G Johnson Jr — Director: $3KThomas G Johnson JrDirector$3KLuke Beckerdite — Director: $3KLuke BeckerditeDirector$3K

Frequently asked questions about Kaufman Americana Foundation

How large is Kaufman Americana Foundation?

Kaufman Americana Foundation reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $83K.

Where does Kaufman Americana Foundation operate?

Kaufman Americana Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Virginia.

What is Kaufman Americana Foundation's EIN?

Kaufman Americana Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0217081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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