Kohn-Joseloff Foundation
The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Its 2023 filing lists grants to organizations in Florida, Illinois, Connecticut, and Ohio, including schools, a hospital, and arts organizations.
Key facts about Kohn-Joseloff Foundation
In short: Kohn-Joseloff Foundation gave $324K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $23K), top state Florida. 36% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-6062846
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023
- Annual giving (2023)
- $324,126
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- Average grant
- $23,152
- Median grant
- $3,750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No formal application is required. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- None.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$324K
+158.5% YoY
Grant Count
14
-26.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+250.9% YoY
Is Kohn-Joseloff Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 64% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+19%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 32% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations in education, health, and the arts. For example, Naples Community Hospital describes its mission as helping people live longer, happier, and healthier lives; Gulfshore Playhouse says it aims to be a fine professional theatre in Southwest Florida while fostering its education department; and Cleveland Ballet describes its work as educating, creating, and presenting dance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $324,126. Awards ranged from $300 to $137,063, with a median grant of $3,750. The largest listed grants included $137,063 to Kohn Joseloff Foundation in Miami Beach, $71,963 to Frezados Masius Rieger Foundation in Winnetka, and $61,000 to North Shore Country Day in Winnetka. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Loomis Chaffee School and $7,500 each to Naples Community Hospital and Winnetka Community House.
Review Cycle
, and awards limited to organizations qualifying under IRC 501(c)(3).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Florida (47%) and Illinois (44%), with smaller shares in Connecticut (8%) and Ohio (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 14 itemized 2023 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KOHN JOSELOFF FOUNDATION Miami Beach, FL | GENERAL | $137,063 |
| FREZADOS MASIUS RIEGER FD Winnetka, IL | GENERAL | $71,963 |
| NORTH SHORE COUNTRY DAY Winnetka, IL | GENERAL | $61,000 |
| LOOMIS CHAFEE SCHOOL Windsor, CT | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Naples, FL | GENERAL | $7,500 |
| WINNETKA COMM HOUSE Winnetka, IL | GENERAL | $7,500 |
| DAVID LAWRENCE CENTERS Naples, FL | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| ARTIS NAPLES Naples, FL | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL Chicago, IL | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE Naples, FL | GENERAL | $1,200 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $62,809 | $385,853 | $324,126 |
| 2022 | $6,340,859 | $116,764 | $220,937 | $125,375 |
| 2021 | $6,445,032 | $114,344 | $270,818 | $218,525 |
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $6,340,859 | $6,445,032 |
| Revenue | $62,809 | $116,764 | $114,344 |
| Expenses | $385,853 | $220,937 | $270,818 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $326,571 | $127,600 | $220,750 |
| Net Investment Income | $32,930 | $47,404 | $94,072 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $393,436 | $414,625 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Bernhard Kohn Jr. as President; Kathryn K. Rieger as Vice President; and Bernhard L. Kohn III, Elizabeth A. Kohn, and Kimberly Masius as directors.
Kohn-Joseloff Foundation is led by Bernhard Kohn Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bernhard Kohn Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernhard L. Kohn III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Kohn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Masius
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn K. Rieger
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Bernhard L Kohn Jr
Mailing address: 10 Schuyler Lane, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: (860) 728-3624
Frequently asked questions about Kohn-Joseloff Foundation
How much does Kohn-Joseloff Foundation give each year?
Kohn-Joseloff Foundation gave $324K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $125K across 19 grants.
What is Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's typical grant size?
Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,750, and its average grant was $23,152, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kohn-Joseloff Foundation that year got $47K on average.
Where does Kohn-Joseloff Foundation give grants?
Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (44%) and Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winnetka, IL (4 grants) and Naples, FL (4 grants).
Does Kohn-Joseloff Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's largest grantees?
Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Kohn Joseloff Foundation ($137,063), Frezados Masius Rieger FD ($71,963) and North Shore Country Day ($61,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Kohn-Joseloff Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations in education, health, and the arts. For example, Naples Community Hospital describes its mission as helping people live longer, happier, and healthier lives; Gulfshore Playhouse says it aims to be a fine professional theatre in Southwest Florida while fostering its education department; and Cleveland Ballet describes its work as educating, creating, and presenting dance.
How do I apply for a grant from Kohn-Joseloff Foundation?
No formal application is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's EIN?
Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6062846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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