Kohnstamm Family Foundation
Kohnstamm Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including spiritual life, homelessness services, health, literature, family services, conservation, public broadcasting, wildlife, education, and civil rights.
Kohnstamm Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kohnstamm Family Foundation gave $108K across 100 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Oregon. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $107,800
- +368.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 100
- +56.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,078
- +199.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $1,331,256
- +15.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (32 of 100, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kohnstamm Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 805 S Broadway 1400, Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 242-1447
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kohnstamm Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Thought Center for Spiritual Living ($22K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
435 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 432 grants of 435 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Oregon organizations received 80% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were California, 6%; New York, 3%; Washington, D.C., 3%; and Illinois, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 100 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kohnstamm Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 32 of 100 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $856. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $147K (2021). In 2024 it made 100 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Thought Center for Spiritual Living Portland, OR | Spreading peace and spiritual unity bridging diversity and unifying all creation through god | $22,200 |
| Union Gospel Mission Portland, OR | To provide meals, care and recovery to homeless and hurting neighbors | $11,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation Portland, OR | To secure private philanthropic support to advance ohsu's vital missions | $7,250 |
| Literary Arts Inc Prtland, OR | General Support | $5,000 |
| Morrison Child and Family Services Portland, OR | General Support | $5,000 |
| Deschutes River Conservancy Bend, OR | General Support | $3,500 |
| Kiva San Francisco, CA | General Support | $3,500 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting Portland, OR | Enables opb to bring radio, television, and online information to more than 1.5 million people each week. | $3,500 |
| Pandrillus Foundation Portland, OR | General Support | $3,500 |
| Wilderness Program Portland, OR | General Support | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,331,256 | $318,969 | $137,647 | $107,800 | 100 | $113,315 | $297,785 | $141,473 |
| 2023 | $1,150,075 | $170,923 | $38,152 | $23,021 | 64 | $24,947 | $156,730 | $113,839 |
| 2022 | $1,017,304 | $133,888 | $171,689 | $146,695 | 80 | $154,633 | $16,832 | $108,402 |
| 2021 | $1,051,124 | $99,734 | $164,237 | $146,763 | 98 | $152,901 | $90,757 | $114,002 |
| 2020 | $1,109,815 | $320,179 | $150,175 | $145,814 | 93 | — | $169,270 | $82,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kohnstamm Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $141K for 2024 — 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Literary Arts Inc. says its mission is to engage readers, support writers, and inspire the next generation with great literature. Morrison Child and Family Services says it supports children and families through programs serving youth and families.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include connecting people across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest through shared stories (Oregon Public Broadcasting), conserving water in the Deschutes River basin (Deschutes River Conservancy), and supporting the survival of drill monkeys and other wildlife in the Cross-Sanaga region (Pand rillus Foundation). Kenya Keys says it empowers disadvantaged students in rural Kenya through educational sponsorship and support. Children’s Institute Inc. describes its work as providing early education, behavioral health, and family-strengthening services to children and families in Los Angeles. The Southern Poverty Law Center says it works with communities to advance racial justice and human rights.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 100 grants totaling $107,800. Grants ranged from $100 to $22,200, with a median of $250. Among the largest grants were $22,200 to New Thought Center for Spiritual Living for spreading peace and spiritual unity; $11,000 to Union Gospel Mission to provide meals, care, and recovery services to homeless and hurting neighbors; and $7,250 to OHSU Foundation to support OHSU’s missions. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Literary Arts Inc. and Morrison Child and Family Services, and $3,500 each to Deschutes River Conservancy, Kiva, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Pandrillus Foundation, and Wilderness Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeff Kohnstamm as director/president; Molly D Kohnstamm, John Kohnstamm, and David Kohnstamm as directors/vice-presidents; and Kevin R Kohnstamm as director/secretary-treasurer.
Kohnstamm Family Foundation is led by Jeff Kohnstamm, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Kohnstamm
Director & President
Director & Vice President → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kohnstamm
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kohnstamm
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin R. Kohnstamm
Director & Sec-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly D. Kohnstamm
Director & Vice President
Director & President → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Kohnstamm Family Foundation
How much does Kohnstamm Family Foundation give each year?
Kohnstamm Family Foundation gave $108K across 100 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 64 grants.
What is Kohnstamm Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kohnstamm Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $1,078, across 100 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kohnstamm Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Kohnstamm Family Foundation give grants?
Kohnstamm Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (45 grants), Washington, DC (10 grants), New York, NY (9 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Kohnstamm Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Kohnstamm Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 100) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kohnstamm Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kohnstamm Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Thought Center for Spiritual Living ($22,200), Union Gospel Mission ($11,000) and Ohsu Foundation ($7,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kohnstamm Family Foundation?
Kohnstamm Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $141K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kohnstamm Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Literary Arts Inc. says its mission is to engage readers, support writers, and inspire the next generation with great literature. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kohnstamm Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kohnstamm Family Foundation's EIN?
Kohnstamm Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1160719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kohnstamm Family Foundation 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Kohnstamm Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kohnstamm-family-foundation-morg_873b01f38fca4a10b116df7a4539e7b9
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