Paul M Kauffman
Paul M Kauffman is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $198K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $14K.
Paul M Kauffman at a glance
In short: Paul M Kauffman gave $10K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,846
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,641
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $821
- Total assets
- $197,782
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Paul M Kauffman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clearfield Cemetery Association ($3K). Together the top 6 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Paul M Kauffman gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $12K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clearfield Cemetery Association Quarryville, PA | General Support | $3,282 |
| Creswell Cemetery Assoc Millersville, PA | General Support | $3,282 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assn Inc Tucson, AZ | General Support | $821 |
| Water Street Ministries Lancaster, PA | General Support | $821 |
| Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Support | $820 |
| Visioncorps Lancaster, PA | General Support | $820 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $197,782 | $17,547 | $13,948 | $9,846 | 6 | $10,618 | $14,336 | $10,987 |
| 2024 | $194,123 | $9,224 | $13,625 | $9,592 | 6 | $10,379 | $5,971 | $10,634 |
| 2023 | $198,522 | $5,181 | $13,842 | $10,240 | 6 | $10,596 | $1,773 | $9,946 |
| 2022 | $207,066 | $3,093 | $15,639 | $11,800 | 6 | $12,133 | $1,550 | $10,575 |
| 2021 | $219,573 | $21,776 | $14,693 | $10,455 | 6 | $10,873 | $17,836 | $12,216 |
| 2020 | $212,466 | $7,846 | $14,299 | $10,481 | 6 | — | $3,475 | $10,829 |
| 2019 | $219,336 | $13,612 | $14,708 | $9,470 | 6 | — | $10,716 | $10,801 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul M Kauffman reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul M Kauffman's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Paul M Kauffman
How much does Paul M Kauffman give each year?
Paul M Kauffman gave $10K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 6 grants.
What is Paul M Kauffman's typical grant size?
Paul M Kauffman's median grant in 2025 was $821, and its average grant was $1,641, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul M Kauffman give grants?
Paul M Kauffman gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (8%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (2 grants).
Does Paul M Kauffman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul M Kauffman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul M Kauffman's largest grantees?
Paul M Kauffman's largest 2025 grantees include Clearfield Cemetery Association ($3,282), Creswell Cemetery Assoc ($3,282) and Muscular Dystrophy Assn Inc ($821), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul M Kauffman?
Paul M Kauffman reported $198K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Paul M Kauffman's EIN?
Paul M Kauffman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6731235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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