Loraine Kaufman Foundation
The Loraine Kaufman Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It makes charitable contributions to organizations including health, education, arts, animal welfare, food-access, and community-service organizations.
Loraine Kaufman Foundation at a glance
In short: Loraine Kaufman Foundation gave $65K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,250
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,175
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $394,567
- -4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% 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 Loraine Kaufman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2550 N Lakeview Ave N-802, Chicago, IL 60614-2255
Phone: (773) 528-4616
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Loraine Kaufman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was AIDS Foundation of Chicago ($20K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 166 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in New York (3%), California (2%), Michigan (1%), and Washington, DC (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Loraine Kaufman Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $820; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 208% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $51K (2020) to $87K (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $5,700 |
| Francis W Parker School Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $3,500 |
| Chi Arts Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Thresholds Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Temple Shalom Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| The Ark Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
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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 | $394,567 | $55,297 | $75,027 | $65,250 | 30 | $65,250 | $48,722 | $31,431 |
| 2023 | $414,297 | $42,464 | $84,423 | $75,250 | 28 | $75,250 | $35,956 | $31,264 |
| 2022 | $456,256 | $62,510 | $96,946 | $86,950 | 32 | $86,950 | $55,210 | $34,733 |
| 2021 | $490,692 | $27,713 | $92,322 | $81,225 | 38 | $81,240 | $19,858 | $38,223 |
| 2020 | $555,301 | $25,347 | $62,040 | $50,950 | 38 | — | $17,799 | $36,357 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Loraine Kaufman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago says it mobilizes communities to advance equity and justice for people living with or vulnerable to HIV and related chronic disease. Francis W. Parker School says it educates students to act with empathy, courage, and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders. Feeding America describes its mission as ensuring equitable access to nutritious food.
Other 2024 recipients include Marwen Foundation, which says it provides free visual arts programs for young people from under-resourced communities and schools; The Ark, which says it helps Chicagoland Jews facing adversity navigate toward self-reliance; and Lincoln Park Conservancy, which says it works to preserve and enhance Chicago’s Lincoln Park.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $65,250 through 30 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $20,000 to AIDS Foundation of Chicago and $10,000 to Howard Brown Health. Other notable grants included $5,700 to Anti-Cruelty Society, $3,500 to Francis W. Parker School, and $2,500 each to Chi Arts Foundation, Porchlight Music Theatre, and Thresholds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Loraine Kaufman is listed as the foundation’s sole trustee.
Loraine Kaufman Foundation is led by Loraine Kaufman, Sole Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Loraine Kaufman
Sole Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Loraine Kaufman Foundation
How much does Loraine Kaufman Foundation give each year?
Loraine Kaufman Foundation gave $65K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 28 grants.
What is Loraine Kaufman Foundation's typical grant size?
Loraine Kaufman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,175, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Loraine Kaufman Foundation that year got $820 on average.
Where does Loraine Kaufman Foundation give grants?
Loraine Kaufman Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (20 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Who are Loraine Kaufman Foundation's largest grantees?
Loraine Kaufman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include AIDS Foundation of Chicago ($20,000), Howard Brown Health ($10,000) and Anti-Cruelty Society ($5,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Loraine Kaufman Foundation?
Loraine Kaufman Foundation reported $395K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Loraine Kaufman Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago says it mobilizes communities to advance equity and justice for people living with or vulnerable to HIV and related chronic disease. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Loraine Kaufman Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Loraine Kaufman Foundation's EIN?
Loraine Kaufman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0521516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Loraine Kaufman 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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