Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation
The Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation is a private foundation based in Highland Park, Illinois. Established in 1987, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization classified as a private grantmaking foundation. The foundation maintains a modest asset base and distributes grants to charitable organizations across multiple focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$368K
-18.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$92K
+110.9% YoY
Grant Count
50
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+68.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports a diverse range of causes including education, human services, and Jewish philanthropic organizations. Primary funding areas include general charitable purposes, with particular emphasis on Jewish community organizations and educational initiatives.
Grantmaking
The Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation is an active grantmaker with recent grant activity demonstrating consistent philanthropic engagement.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, New York, and California, with a concentration of grantmaking activity in the Illinois region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year Ending September 2024):
- Total Assets: $367,971
- Total Revenues: $60,465
- Total Expenses: $144,534
- Total Giving: $92,297
- Investment Income and Dividends: $20,485
Historical Context (Fiscal Year Ending September 2023):
- Total Assets: $454,000
- Total Revenues: $49,200
- Total Expenses: $82,100
The foundation maintains modest but stable assets and demonstrates consistent annual grantmaking activity. Investment income represents a significant portion of the foundation's revenue stream.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $367,971 | $453,604 | $493,805 |
| Revenue | $60,465 | $49,173 | $26,787 |
| Expenses | $144,534 | $82,103 | $79,238 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $125,933 | $68,828 | $69,742 |
| Net Investment Income | $43,424 | $36,963 | $17,431 |
| Distributable Amount | $51,807 | $51,648 | $54,426 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERI HEYDEN | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 2 | $5,000 |
| LINDA ALLEN | ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $5,000 |
| TODD HEYDEN | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 3 | $5,000 |
| SHARON KAUFMAN | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAMIE ROBIN | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 3 | $5,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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