The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc
The Gary and Judith is a private foundation based in Easton, Maryland. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, while its 2023 and 2024 filings report no grants.
The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $11,319
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 Port Street 212, Easton, MD 21601
Phone: (410) 943-4227
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc gives
- 27% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $13K (2022). In 2022 it made 26 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Wells International Aston, PA | Support charitable operation | $3,500 |
| Melville Chapel U M C Elkridge, MD | To support the Church in its activities including worship, education and community service. | $3,140 |
| Lifetime Eyes Denton, MD | Support Charitable Operations | $1,000 |
| Talbot Community Connections Inc Easton, MD | Support charity operations | $1,000 |
| Unity Washington United Methodist C Hurlock, MD | Support charitable operation | $750 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Support charity operations | $528 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Topeka, KS | To help children, their families and seniors in need in Appalachia. | $325 |
| Howard Lodge No 101 Elkridge, MD | Support charitable operation | $300 |
| The Brighter Christmas Fund Easton, MD | Support charitable operation | $300 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | Support charitable operation | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Revenue and expenses are not provided here for 2023 or 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,319 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $11,319 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $11,319 | $501 | $12,768 | $12,768 | 26 | $12,768 | $2 |
| 2021 | $23,586 | $1,380 | $8,556 | $8,475 | 16 | $8,475 | $6 |
| 2020 | $30,762 | $230 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $230 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2022 grants included organizations working in drinking-water access, cleft care, children’s health, guide dogs for people with vision loss, and inclusive sports, health, and education. For example, Lifetime Wells International describes its mission as improving quality of life in the developing world through safe and reliable drinking-water systems. Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss, while Special Olympics says it promotes acceptance and inclusion through sports, health, and education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $12,768. Listed awards ranged from $50 to $3,500; the five examples below include the largest listed award and four smaller awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gary Kaufman is listed as President/Treasurer on the 2024 filing.
The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc is led by Gary Kaufman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Kaufman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judith Kaufman (2020–2021) — Vice President & Secretary
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 The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc
How large is The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc?
The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2022 grants included organizations working in drinking-water access, cleft care, children’s health, guide dogs for people with vision loss, and inclusive sports, health, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1286910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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