L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation

MARQUETTE, MI EIN: 81-3218481

L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MARQUETTE, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $191K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.7M

+1.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$150K

-10.9% YoY

Grant Count

21

+5.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-15.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation

Based on IRS filings

L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MARQUETTE, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $191K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

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States

Cities

Big BayIshpemingKingsfordMarquetteNegaunee

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$63K$127K$190K$253K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,677,434$2,641,516$2,654,965
Revenue$215,962$182,469$158,962
Expenses$179,666$195,662$186,496
Qualifying Distributions$150,209$168,500$165,500
Net Investment Income$191,259$157,017$142,451
Distributable Amount$157,442$145,652$152,230

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$42K$84K$126K$169K23 grants202016 grants202121 grants202220 grants202321 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

MARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SC…$54KCITY OF MARQUETTE POLICE$20KNORTHWOODS AIRLIFELINE$17KBAY CLIFF HEALTH CAMP$5KMARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SC…$5KMARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SC…$5KMARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SC…$5KMARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SC…$5KMARQUETTE JUNIOR HOCKEY …$5KSALVATION ARMY$5K

Grant Size Distribution

101 grants across all recorded years

97<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Marquette Area Public Schools ($54,000), City of Marquette Police ($20,000), Northwoods Airlifeline ($17,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BAY CLIFF HEALTH CAMP BIG BAY, MICHILDREN'S SUMMER CAMP$5,000
CITY OF MARQUETTE POLICE MARQUETTE, MITWO POLICE LIASON OFFICERS$20,000
CITY OF MARQUETTE POLICE MARQUETTE, MISNOWMOBILE SAFETY FOR YOUTH OF MQT$2,000
FATHER MARQUETTE CATHOLIC ACADEMY MARQUETTE, MIKAUFMAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS$1,000
LIBERTY CHILDRENS ART PROJECT MARQUETTE, MISUMMER ART CAMP$1,000
MARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MARQUETTE, MIJJ PACKS PROGRAM$5,000
MARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MARQUETTE, MICOATS FOR KIDS PROGRAM$5,000
MARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MARQUETTE, MIPROJECT GRADUATION$3,000
MARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MARQUETTE, MILYCEUM PROGRAM$5,000
MARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MARQUETTE, MISHIRAS PLANETARIUM PROJECTOR PROJECT$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
PETER KAUFMANPRESIDENT
KENNETH J SEAVOYSECRETARY/TR
ANN JORDANTRUSTEE
GARRETT KAUFMANTRUSTEE
HENRY BOTHWELL IIITRUSTEE
R ALLAN EDGARTRUSTEE
STEPHEN C MATTSONTRUSTEE
KAY ANGELITRUSTEE
TIMOTHY GREELEYTRUSTEE

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation?

L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MARQUETTE, MI. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation?

As of 2024, L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation holds $2.7M in total assets with $216K in annual revenue. It awarded 21 grants totaling $150K in 2024.

Where does L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation operate?

L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.

What size grants does L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation award?

In 2024, L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $150K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation reported a distributable amount of $157K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation's EIN?

L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3218481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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