Steven and Danielle Kupferman
Steven and Danielle Kupferman is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $85,098, with grant purposes listed as charitable and religious.
Steven and Danielle Kupferman at a glance
In short: Steven and Danielle Kupferman gave $85K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,098
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +116.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,546
- -48.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $611,215
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Steven and Danielle Kupferman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2018 Roxbury Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: (310) 422-6080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven and Danielle Kupferman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yachad Outreach Center ($17K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to Missouri, 6% to Florida, 2% to New Jersey, and 2% to New York. The listed grants show a concentration of recipients in Los Angeles, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Steven and Danielle Kupferman open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 117% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 245% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $85K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Los Angeles, CA | Charitable & Religious | $17,742 |
| Yachad Outreach Center Los Angeles, CA | Charitable & Religious | $16,500 |
| Young Israel of Century City Los Angeles, CA | Charitable & Religious | $12,336 |
| Gindi Maimonides Academy Los Angeles, CA | Charitable & Religious | $8,330 |
| Mikvah Esther - LAMIKVAH Los Angeles, CA | Charitable & Religious | $6,000 |
| Friends of Chabad On Campus Inc St. Louis, MO | Charitable & Religious | $5,580 |
| Opendor Media Sunrise, FL | Charitable & Religious | $5,000 |
| Shalhevet School Los Angeles, CA | Charitable & Religious | $3,200 |
| Hillel at Washington University St. Louis, MO | Charitable & Religious | $2,800 |
| Kehilat Bnei Torah Los Angeles, CA | Charitable & Religious | $2,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $611,215 | $147,174 | $88,783 | $85,098 | 13 | $85,098 | $18,189 | $34,759 |
| 2023 | $613,109 | $73,288 | $82,128 | $75,780 | 6 | $77,086 | $15,272 | $26,305 |
| 2022 | $603,702 | $72,250 | $88,517 | $84,590 | 8 | $84,670 | $15,803 | $24,334 |
| 2021 | $609,598 | $312,986 | $40,641 | $39,305 | 6 | $39,305 | $12,404 | $27,375 |
| 2020 | $337,253 | $12,795 | $41,537 | $41,246 | 7 | — | $12,795 | $17,706 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven and Danielle Kupferman reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants were reported for charitable and religious purposes. Among its grantees, OPENDOR MEDIA INC describes its mission as strengthening young people’s understanding of and connection to Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish people, and addressing challenges young Jews face. Sharsheret Inc describes itself as providing personalized support, education, financial assistance, and genetic counseling related to breast and ovarian cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $85,098 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,525 to $17,742, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $17,742 to VARIOUS; $16,500 to Yachad Outreach Center; $12,336 to Young Israel of Century City; $8,330 to Gindi Maimonides Academy; and $6,000 to Mikvah Esther - Lamikvah. OPENDOR MEDIA INC received $5,000, and Sharsheret Inc received $1,800.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Kupferman as President and Danielle Kupferman as Secretary/Treasurer.
Steven and Danielle Kupferman is led by Steven Kupferman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Kupferman
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Kupferman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Steven and Danielle Kupferman
How much does Steven and Danielle Kupferman give each year?
Steven and Danielle Kupferman gave $85K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 6 grants.
What is Steven and Danielle Kupferman's typical grant size?
Steven and Danielle Kupferman's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,546, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven and Danielle Kupferman that year got $4K on average.
Where does Steven and Danielle Kupferman give grants?
Steven and Danielle Kupferman gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (10%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants) and St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does Steven and Danielle Kupferman give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Steven and Danielle Kupferman's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable & Religious" (13 grants).
Who are Steven and Danielle Kupferman's largest grantees?
Steven and Danielle Kupferman's largest 2024 grantees include Yachad Outreach Center ($16,500), Young Israel of Century City ($12,336) and Gindi Maimonides Academy ($8,330), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steven and Danielle Kupferman?
Steven and Danielle Kupferman reported $611K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steven and Danielle Kupferman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported for charitable and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven and Danielle Kupferman?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steven and Danielle Kupferman's EIN?
Steven and Danielle Kupferman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3018471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Steven and Danielle Kupferman accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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