The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action
The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action is a private foundation, based in Springfield, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $70K.
The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action at a glance
In short: The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action gave $28K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,583
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Total assets
- $1,356,688
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (33% 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 The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fajr Scientific ($5K). Together the top 6 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $29K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr Scientific Houston, TX | Educational Activities | $5,000 |
| National Center for Science Education Oakland, CA | Educational Support | $5,000 |
| Humane Borders Tucson, AZ | Educational Support | $5,000 |
| The Massachusetts Bail Fund Cambridge, MA | Educational Activities | $4,500 |
| Rosenberg Fund for Children Easthampton, MA | Educational Support | $4,000 |
| South Texas Human Rights Center Falfurrias, TX | Educational Support | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,356,688 | $65,084 | $62,957 | $27,500 | 6 | $62,404 | $70,178 | $59,885 |
| 2024 | $1,236,678 | $51,415 | $65,377 | $27,500 | 7 | $64,824 | $70,438 | $58,403 |
| 2023 | $1,159,648 | $42,810 | $58,627 | $27,500 | 7 | $58,074 | $24,022 | $50,840 |
| 2022 | $1,081,932 | $20,045 | $58,280 | $27,525 | 9 | $57,726 | $22,468 | $53,450 |
| 2021 | $1,259,602 | $37,028 | $58,291 | $29,050 | 8 | $56,614 | $30,217 | $57,871 |
| 2020 | $1,181,153 | $39,124 | $46,902 | $24,050 | 8 | — | $8,655 | $52,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action is led by Alan Rebar, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Rebar
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
George Lach
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2025)
Michael Melick
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $21K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $21K, to Michael Melick (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action
How much does The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action give each year?
The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action gave $28K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 7 grants.
What is The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action's typical grant size?
The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action's median grant in 2025 was $4,750, and its average grant was $4,583, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action give grants?
The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action's top state is Texas, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (31%) and California (18%).
Does The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (4 grants).
Who are The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action's largest grantees?
The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action's largest 2025 grantees include Fajr Scientific ($5,000), National Center for Science Education ($5,000) and Humane Borders ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action?
The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action's EIN?
The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2945561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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