Kaufman Foundation Inc
Kaufman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Kaufman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kaufman Foundation Inc gave $53K across 72 grants in 2025 (avg $740.486), top state Florida. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,315
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 72
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $740
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $175
- Total assets
- $940,899
- -0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (7 of 72, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kaufman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3330 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Phone: (805) 687-2689
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kaufman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation ($7K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
381 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 381 grants of 381 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida and California each received 39% of grant dollars, followed by North Carolina at 11%, Ohio at 3%, and Wisconsin at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kaufman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 72 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $979; repeat grants $715. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $109 repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $55K (2022). In 2025 it made 72 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $7,200 |
| Congregation B'nai B'rith Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $6,530 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lees McRae Forum Banner Elk, NC | Unrestricted | $1,850 |
| Western Reserve Academy Hudson, OH | Unrestricted | $1,826 |
| Freedom 4 Youth Santa Barbara, FL | Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Alpert Jewish Family Service West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Mowa West Bend, WI | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $940,899 | $60,941 | $59,053 | $53,315 | 72 | $53,315 | $57,105 | $45,444 |
| 2024 | $941,367 | $55,159 | $56,591 | $51,521 | 74 | $51,521 | $51,263 | $53,183 |
| 2023 | $944,045 | $36,519 | $55,417 | $50,551 | 76 | $50,551 | $44,572 | $51,270 |
| 2022 | $980,293 | $49,564 | $60,039 | $55,086 | 81 | $55,086 | $44,611 | $50,929 |
| 2021 | $993,269 | $49,908 | $42,651 | $37,916 | 78 | $37,916 | $45,173 | $54,604 |
| 2020 | $988,068 | $53,701 | $41,635 | $37,056 | 74 | — | $49,122 | $46,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaufman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — 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 include organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation says it manages and maintains the Bowl and presents music and performing arts events for the community and local students. The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County describes its mission as strengthening Jewish identity, energizing relationships with Israel, and meeting human needs within the Jewish community. Western Reserve Academy says it prepares students for learning and life, while Health First Foundation says it raises funds to support charitable healthcare providers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 72 grants totaling $53,315. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $7,200, with a median of $175. In 2024, it made 74 grants totaling $51,521. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 72 grants totaling $53,315.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $7,200 to Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, $6,530 to Congregation B’nai B’rith, and $6,000 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. Other notable grants included $2,500 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital, $1,850 to Lees McRae Forum, and $1,826 to Western Reserve Academy. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Kaufman as president, Jill Miller as vice president, Joel A. Kaufman as secretary, and Jody Kaufman as treasurer.
Kaufman Foundation Inc is led by James Kaufman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Kaufman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jody Kaufman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel A. Kaufman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Kaufman Foundation Inc
How much does Kaufman Foundation Inc give each year?
Kaufman Foundation Inc gave $53K across 72 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 74 grants.
What is Kaufman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kaufman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $175, and its average grant was $740, across 72 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kaufman Foundation Inc that year got $979 on average.
Where does Kaufman Foundation Inc give grants?
Kaufman Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (39%) and North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (24 grants), Boca Raton, FL (4 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Banner Elk, NC (3 grants).
Does Kaufman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Kaufman Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (71 of 72) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kaufman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kaufman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation ($7,200), Congregation B'nai B'rith ($6,530) and Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kaufman Foundation Inc?
Kaufman Foundation Inc reported $941K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kaufman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation says it manages and maintains the Bowl and presents music and performing arts events for the community and local students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kaufman Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kaufman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kaufman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2807069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does 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.
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 May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kaufman Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kaufman-foundation-inc-morg_78a6e1b48a3b471fbcba96e74db27218
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