Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation
Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,064
- -68.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,064
- +26.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,064
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Guide Dog Foundation ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 55 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $284K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Dog Foundation Smiththown, NY | General Support | $1,064 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $1,064 | $1,064 | 1 | $1,064 | — | $16 |
| 2022 | $1,064 | — | $6,311 | $3,368 | 4 | $3,368 | — | $68 |
| 2021 | $7,375 | $-12,450 | $284,834 | $283,840 | 20 | $283,840 | $1,262 | $13,934 |
| 2020 | $310,855 | $-12,993 | $287,661 | $280,261 | 30 | — | $18,352 | $15,450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation is led by Florence Kaufman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Florence Kaufman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cathy K. Iger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie McAlpine
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronna Dipersia
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation
How much does Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation give each year?
Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
Where does Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation operate?
Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, Texas.
How much is Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Florence Kaufman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2848313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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