The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation
The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Huntington, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $54K.
The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation gave $54K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $54,121
- -17.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,530
- +66.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $6,356
- +15.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (82% 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 The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Arlene Rivers ($29K). Together the top 4 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $84K (2024). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arlene Rivers Islip, NY | Economic Assistance | $29,121 |
| Clare Moore Islip, NY | Economic Assistance | $14,000 |
| Jane Clark Enfield, NH | Economic Assistance | $10,000 |
| Osman Canales Mastic Beach, NY | Economic Assistance | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,356 | $55,000 | $54,137 | $54,121 | 4 | $54,121 | — | $550 |
| 2025 | $5,493 | $50,000 | $65,216 | $65,184 | 8 | $65,184 | — | $528 |
| 2024 | $20,709 | $95,766 | $83,719 | $83,688 | 6 | $83,688 | — | $763 |
| 2023 | $8,882 | $40,250 | $61,481 | $61,450 | 3 | $61,450 | — | $671 |
| 2022 | $30,088 | $45,001 | $36,429 | $36,400 | 2 | $36,400 | — | $957 |
| 2021 | $21,516 | $50,001 | $42,719 | $42,700 | 7 | — | $1 | $563 |
| 2020 | $14,234 | $25,002 | $22,439 | $22,400 | 3 | — | $2 | $415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $550 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation is led by Jonah Kaufman, President & CFO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jonah Kaufman
President & CFO
President → President & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Kaufman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation
How much does The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation give each year?
The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation gave $54K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $65K across 8 grants.
What is The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,530, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation give grants?
The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Islip, NY (2 grants).
Does The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Economic Assistance" (4 grants).
How large is The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation?
The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $550 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Klein-Kaufman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3185247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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