Kohn Foundation
Kohn Foundation is a private foundation, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $756K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $81K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$756K
+3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$32K
+90.9% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+43.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kohn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Kohn Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kohn Foundation is a private foundation, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $756K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $81K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $755,640 | $732,106 | $722,585 |
| Revenue | $88,004 | $58,718 | $-59,735 |
| Expenses | $64,410 | $49,082 | $41,293 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $59,393 | $44,174 | $31,305 |
| Net Investment Income | $81,487 | $53,451 | $15,493 |
| Distributable Amount | $43,395 | $40,380 | $42,197 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Smith College ($15,000), Reading Partners ($10,000), Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa ($3,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CROHN'S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION BALA CYNWYD, PA | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHEASTERN PA PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL | $3,500 |
| READING PARTNERS WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| SMITH COLLEGE NORTHAMPTON, MA | GENERAL | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH C KOHN ESQUIRE | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | — | — |
| ELLEN KOHN | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| AMY GOLDBERG | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Kohn Foundation?
As of 2024, Kohn Foundation holds $756K in total assets with $88K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $32K in 2024.
Where does Kohn Foundation operate?
Kohn Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Kohn Foundation award?
In 2024, Kohn Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $32K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Kohn Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kohn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kohn Foundation's EIN?
Kohn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6398546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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