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.
Kohn Foundation at a glance
In short: Kohn Foundation gave $32K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,500
- +90.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,875
- +43.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $755,640
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kohn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Smith College ($15K). Together the top 4 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kohn Foundation gives
- Giving grew 215% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $32K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smith College Northampton, MA | General | $15,000 |
| Reading Partners Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern PA Philadelphia, PA | General | $3,500 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA | General | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $755,640 | $88,004 | $64,410 | $31,500 | 4 | $59,393 | $81,487 | $43,395 |
| 2023 | $732,106 | $58,718 | $49,082 | $16,500 | 3 | $44,174 | $53,451 | $40,380 |
| 2022 | $722,585 | $-59,735 | $41,293 | $23,500 | 3 | $31,305 | $15,493 | $42,197 |
| 2021 | $825,116 | $139,142 | $46,844 | $10,000 | 3 | $40,273 | $133,061 | $45,242 |
| 2020 | $732,818 | $19,442 | $32,890 | $5,500 | 2 | — | $14,052 | $40,722 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kohn Foundation is led by Joseph C. Kohn Esquire, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph C. Kohn Esquire
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Goldberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen Kohn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kohn Foundation
How much does Kohn Foundation give each year?
Kohn Foundation gave $32K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 3 grants.
What is Kohn Foundation's typical grant size?
Kohn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,750, and its average grant was $7,875, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kohn Foundation give grants?
Kohn Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (32%) and Pennsylvania (21%).
Does Kohn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kohn Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Kohn Foundation?
Kohn Foundation reported $756K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
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 years 2020–2024
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