Kohrman Family Fdn
Kohrman Family Fdn is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Jewish community and education organizations, civil-rights groups, environmental organizations, and arts and health organizations.
Kohrman Family Fdn at a glance
In short: Kohrman Family Fdn gave $18K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $453.846), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,700
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $454
- -27.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $169,512
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Kohrman Family Fdn
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a written application, no award restrictions, and no deadlines.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Leo Kohrman
Mailing address: 1375 East 9Th St 29Th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 736-7216
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kohrman Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Adath Israel Newton CT ($5K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 21% to recipients in New York. Other reported shares went to recipients in Washington, D.C. (6%), Illinois (4%), and California (3%). Listed recipients also include organizations in Alabama, Maine, Colorado, and West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kohrman Family Fdn gives
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2025) to $26K (2024). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Adath Israel Newton CT Newton, CT | General Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
| ACLU Cleveland, OH | General Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
| Ort America New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
| Beth El the Heights Synagogue Cleveland HTS, OH | General Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Operating Expenses | $500 |
| College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME | General Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Bet Shira Congregation Miami Miami, FL | General Operating Expenses | $500 |
| The City Mission Cleveland, OH | General Operating Expenses | $200 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | General Operating Expenses | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $169,512 | $21,344 | $21,898 | $17,700 | 39 | $18,850 | $18,514 | $23,311 |
| 2024 | $170,065 | $14,205 | $28,290 | $25,614 | 41 | $25,714 | $11,584 | $21,596 |
| 2023 | $184,151 | $9,687 | $24,198 | $21,349 | 28 | $21,449 | $7,270 | $19,892 |
| 2022 | $198,713 | $20,457 | $27,448 | $23,699 | 1 | $24,699 | $17,978 | $20,129 |
| 2021 | $205,704 | $13,310 | $24,171 | $21,150 | 1 | — | $10,933 | $21,082 |
| 2020 | $216,567 | $16,733 | $29,757 | $25,050 | 1 | — | $14,526 | $16,767 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kohrman Family Fdn reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — 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 organizations working in several areas. For example, World ORT Inc. describes its mission as transforming lives through education driven by Jewish values and innovation; the Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights; and Earthjustice describes its work as protecting health and the environment through law. Other 2024 recipients include the Alzheimer’s Association, Cleveland Institute of Art, and Jewish community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $25,614. Grant amounts ranged from $54 to $10,000, with a median of $300. Its largest listed awards were $10,000 to Jewish Community Federation in Cleveland for general operating expenses and $3,000 to ORT America in New York for general operating expenses. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, New Israel Fund, and Beth El The Heights Synagogue. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 39 grants totaling $17,700.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lee Kohrman as Trustee/President and Bruce Kohrman as Trustee/Vice President.
Kohrman Family Fdn is led by Lee Kohrman, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lee Kohrman
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Kohrman
Trustee & V.p.
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Kohrman Family Fdn
How much does Kohrman Family Fdn give each year?
Kohrman Family Fdn gave $18K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 41 grants.
What is Kohrman Family Fdn's typical grant size?
Kohrman Family Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $454, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kohrman Family Fdn give grants?
Kohrman Family Fdn's top state is Connecticut, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and Ohio (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants), Cleveland, OH (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and New York City, NY (2 grants).
Does Kohrman Family Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kohrman Family Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kohrman Family Fdn's largest grantees?
Kohrman Family Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Adath Israel Newton CT ($5,000), World Central Kitchen Inc ($2,000) and ACLU ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kohrman Family Fdn?
Kohrman Family Fdn reported $170K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (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 Kohrman Family Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kohrman Family Fdn?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kohrman Family Fdn's EIN?
Kohrman Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1532230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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