Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation
The Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation was a private foundation based in Highland Park, Illinois. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return, and the filing states that the foundation was dissolved with the Illinois Attorney General on September 29, 2023, with all assets distributed to 501(c)(3) charities. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and is not presented here as an active grantmaker.
Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation at a glance
In short: Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation gave $60K across 18 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 39% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $60,041
- +58.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 18
- +125.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,336
- -29.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $918
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (7 of 18, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (57% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing said contributions were made only to preselected charitable organizations; this is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 900 Dryden Lane, Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: (847) 433-3884
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was North Suburban Synagogue Beth El ($27K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2023, 57% of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients, 33% to California, 7% to New York, 2% to Washington, D.C., and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 18 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $857; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $835 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 33% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−4%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $63K (2020). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Highland Park, IL | General Charitable Purpose | $27,050 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Springs Rancho Mirage, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $10,125 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert Rancho Mirage, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $5,475 |
| Congregation Beth Judea Long Grove, IL | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic Palm Desert, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $2,960 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $2,066 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, IL | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Literacy Society of the Desert Indian Wells, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $835 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 grant count: 18. The 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $65,856 | $79,590 | $60,041 | 18 | $69,508 | $61,123 | $2,002 |
| 2022 | $13,734 | $-3,787 | $47,845 | $37,825 | 8 | $44,492 | — | $5,568 |
| 2021 | $69,014 | $55,796 | $68,088 | $39,345 | 16 | — | $52,309 | $6,695 |
| 2020 | $97,958 | $74,973 | $86,088 | $62,835 | 18 | — | $72,118 | $9,334 |
| 2019 | $109,093 | $76,022 | $83,608 | $60,525 | 15 | — | $68,183 | $11,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — 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 listed grants show support for organizations including North Suburban Synagogue Beth El and Congregation Beth Judea, both recorded as receiving grants for general charitable purposes. Other recipients’ missions describe work in Jewish life and community support, classical music and scholarships, support for Israel’s emergency medical services and service members, cancer wellness, and autism awareness. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $60,041. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $27,050, with a median grant of $918. All listed grant purposes are recorded as “general charitable purpose.”
The largest grants included $27,050 to North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in Highland Park, Illinois; $10,125 to Jewish Federation of Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California; $5,475 to Jewish Federation of the Desert in Rancho Mirage, California; and $5,000 to Congregation Beth Judea in Long Grove, Illinois. Other listed grants included $2,960 to Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic, $2,066 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, $2,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom, and $1,000 each to Cancer Wellness Center and Literacy Society of the Desert.
The foundation’s filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Given the final-return status and dissolution described in the filing, the application policy should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Malvin Kaufman as president/director and Ruth Kaufman as vice president/director. It also lists Scott Kaufman as assistant vice president, Steven Kaufman as treasurer, and Leslie Kind as assistant vice president.
Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation is led by Malvin Kaufman, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Malvin Kaufman
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Kaufman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Kind
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Scott Kaufman
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Steven Kaufman
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $7K, to Scott Kaufman (Assistant Vice President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation
How much does Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation give each year?
Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation gave $60K across 18 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $38K across 8 grants.
What is Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation's typical grant size?
Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $918, and its average grant was $3,336, across 18 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation that year got $857 on average.
Where does Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation give grants?
Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (33%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rancho Mirage, CA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Palm Desert, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation's largest grantees?
Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include North Suburban Synagogue Beth El ($27,050), Jewish Federation of Palm Springs ($10,125) and Jewish Federation of the Desert ($5,475), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for organizations including North Suburban Synagogue Beth El and Congregation Beth Judea, both recorded as receiving grants for general charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation?
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation's EIN?
Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3487824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Malvin and Ruth Kaufman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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