Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 47-2402277

Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $865K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$865K

-5.5% YoY

Grant Count

7

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$124K

-5.5% YoY

About Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $865K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

CHANTILLYCHICAGOEVANSTONGLENVIEWHILLSIDEIOWA CITYMONTEREYNEW YORKSWEDESBURGWASHINGTON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$944K$2M$3M$4M5 grants20208 grants20217 grants20227 grants20237 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

GOLDMAN SACHS PHILANTHRO…$400KEVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION$225KASPIRE OF ILLINOIS$100KBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS…$50KNAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOO…$50KMAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION O…$20KTHEODORE ROOSEVELT CONSE…$20K

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K8$50–100K8$100–250K4$250–500K3$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($400,000), Evans Scholars Foundation ($225,000), Aspire of Illinois ($100,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS HILLSIDE, ILGENERAL PURPOSES$100,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, ILGENERAL PURPOSES$50,000
EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION GLENVIEW, ILGENERAL PURPOSES$225,000
GOLDMAN SACHS PHILANTHROPY FUND NEW YORK, NYGENERAL PURPOSES$400,000
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO, ILGENERAL PURPOSES$20,000
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL FOUNDATION MONTEREY, CAGENERAL PURPOSES$50,000
THEODORE ROOSEVELT CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP WASHINGTON, DCGENERAL PURPOSES$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MARK KAUFMANPRESIDENT & CEO0.25
MARY ANN KAUFMANTREASURER0.25
FOTINI KAUFMANSECRETARY

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation?

Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation operate?

Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, New York, Virginia.

What size grants does Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation award?

In 2024, Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $865K — an average of about $124K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation's EIN?

Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2402277. 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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