Kohn-Joseloff Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Bloomfield, CT EIN: 13-6062846

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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

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

9states

Share of all 14 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

Cities

NaplesWinnetkaHartfordWest HartfordChicagoDhaker HeightsNew YorkHighland ParkEvanstonHoustonSalisburyVirginia BeachWindsorBloomfieldClevelandLos AngelosMiami BeachSan JacintoSimsburySt Louis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K33 grants202021 grants202119 grants202214 grants2023

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Kohn Joseloff Foundation: $137KKohn Joseloff Foundation$137KFrezados Masius Rieger FD: $72KFrezados Masius Rieger FD$72KNorth Shore Country Day: $61KNorth Shore Country Day$61KLoomis Chafee School: $25KLoomis Chafee School$25KNaples Community Hospital: $8KNaples Community Hospital$8KWinnetka Comm House: $8KWinnetka Comm House$8KDavid Lawrence Centers: $5KDavid Lawrence Centers$5KArtis Naples: $3KArtis Naples$3KHyde Park Day School: $2KHyde Park Day School$2KGulfshore Playhouse: $1KGulfshore Playhouse$1K

Grant Size Distribution

87 grants across all recorded years

80<$50K5$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
KOHN JOSELOFF FOUNDATION Miami Beach, FLGENERAL$137,063
FREZADOS MASIUS RIEGER FD Winnetka, ILGENERAL$71,963
NORTH SHORE COUNTRY DAY Winnetka, ILGENERAL$61,000
LOOMIS CHAFEE SCHOOL Windsor, CTGENERAL$25,000
NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Naples, FLGENERAL$7,500
WINNETKA COMM HOUSE Winnetka, ILGENERAL$7,500
DAVID LAWRENCE CENTERS Naples, FLGENERAL$5,000
ARTIS NAPLES Naples, FLGENERAL$2,500
HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL Chicago, ILGENERAL$2,000
GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE Naples, FLGENERAL$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
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2020202120222023
Metric202320222021
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

  1. 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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