Kaufman Americana Foundation
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.
Kaufman Americana Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $18,909,429
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $82,500
- -79.3% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $19,416
- -35.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $42,624
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kaufman Americana Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $658K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA | To expand the collection and promote a futher appreciaiton of fine arts. | $360,800 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA | To expand the collection and promote a futher appreciaiton of fine arts. | $143,821 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art Norfolk, VA | To expand the collection and promote a futher appreciaiton of fine arts. | $68,046 |
| Winterthur Museum Winterthur, DE | To expand the collection and promote a futher appreciaiton of fine arts. | $60,841 |
| University of Virginia Charlotesville, VA | To expand the collection and promote a futher appreciaiton of fine arts. | $14,600 |
| Yale University Art Gallery New Haven, CT | To expand the collection and promote a futher appreciaiton of fine arts. | $9,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,909,429 | $82,500 | $42,624 | — | — | $19,416 | $43,390 |
| 2024 | $18,869,553 | $398,373 | $50,498 | — | — | $29,860 | $88,114 |
| 2023 | $18,521,678 | $381,805 | $708,089 | $657,708 | 6 | $684,082 | — |
| 2022 | $18,847,962 | $75,885 | $47,305 | — | — | $26,191 | $4,771 |
| 2021 | $18,819,382 | $77,604 | $48,928 | — | — | — | $51,340 |
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Arthur Wheelock (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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