Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc
Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $370K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $20K.
Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc gave $18K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $18,079
- +10.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,583
- +57.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $369,607
- -1.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Phi Delta Epsilon Phi Chapter ($2K). Together the top 4 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($14,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $18K (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $14,000 |
| Phi Delta Epsilon Phi Chapter Louisville, KY | Travel Grant | $2,000 |
| Phi Delta Epsilon Premedical Louisville, KY | Travel Grant | $1,063 |
| Caden Seraphine Louisville, KY | Travel Grant | $516 |
| Nikita Nair Louisville, KY | Travel Grant | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $369,607 | $24,610 | $31,241 | $18,079 | 7 | $25,528 | $19,542 | $22,736 |
| 2025 | $376,238 | $64,312 | $22,419 | $16,386 | 10 | $18,111 | $59,504 | $20,655 |
| 2024 | $334,344 | $17,765 | $23,707 | $15,000 | 6 | $19,732 | $12,898 | $19,323 |
| 2023 | $340,286 | $21,155 | $23,737 | $15,600 | 17 | $20,125 | $17,043 | $18,105 |
| 2022 | $342,868 | $23,237 | $23,555 | $15,879 | 9 | $19,272 | $17,055 | $20,617 |
| 2021 | $343,186 | $19,606 | $16,316 | $9,000 | 4 | — | $15,443 | $19,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc is led by Barbara Isaacs MD, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barbara Isaacs MD
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Clark MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Purkiss MD
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Kerley MD
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cynthia R. Rigby MD (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lowell Katz MD (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc
How much does Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc give each year?
Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc gave $18K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $16K across 10 grants.
What is Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,583, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc give grants?
Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (4 grants).
Does Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Travel Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Phi Delta Epsilon Phi Chapter ($2,000), Phi Delta Epsilon Premedical ($1,063) and Caden Seraphine ($516), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($14,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc?
Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc reported $370K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6053024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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