The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Easton, MD EIN: 20-1286910

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.

Key facts about The Gary and Judith Kaufman Foundation Inc

EIN
20-1286910
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Total assets
$11,319
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11K

+0.0% YoY

Revenue

—

Expenses

—

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.

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.

How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

14states
+6 more states

Cities

EastonBaltimoreHurlockAstonBooneChicagoElkridgeMemphisNew YorkWashingtonAnkenyCentrevilleDanburyDentonElizabethtownEllicott CityGarden ValleyHagerstownRye BrookSmithtown

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K1 grant2020 16 grants2021 26 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $13K (2022). In 2022 it made 26 grants totaling $13K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

43 grants across all recorded years

43<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2022 $11,319 $501 $12,768 $12,768 across 26 grants
2023 $11,319 — — 0
2024 $11,319 — — 0

Revenue and expenses are not provided here for 2023 or 2024.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5K$10K$15K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$11,319$11,319$11,319
Revenue——$501
Expenses——$12,768
Qualifying Distributions——$12,768
Net Investment Income——$2

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 700 Port Street 212, Easton, MD 21601
Phone: (410) 943-4227

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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