The Koffler Bornstein Family Foundation
The Koffler Bornstein Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Established in 1978, the foundation represents the philanthropic arm of the Koffler family, whose wealth originated from the founding and growth of American Tourister Luggage Company during the Great Depression. The foundation continues a multi-generational tradition of charitable giving that began with Sol Koffler and his wife Lillian, and is currently directed by Richard J. Bornstein and his wife Sandra.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
-8.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$474K
+55.3% YoY
Grant Count
28
-24.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+105.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving focuses primarily on Jewish organizations, including welfare funds, congregations, and yeshivas. Support also extends to higher education and hospitals. Additional funding areas include education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $50 to $204,100.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include Rhode Island, Florida, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4,068,213
- Total Annual Giving: $473,723
- EIN: 05-0376269
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,068,213 | $4,453,664 | $4,763,918 |
| Revenue | $116,835 | $28,148 | $350,327 |
| Expenses | $507,921 | $338,402 | $414,394 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $473,723 | $304,993 | $363,545 |
| Net Investment Income | $82,637 | $18,418 | $403,783 |
| Distributable Amount | $247,421 | $243,172 | $242,816 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Richard J. Bornstein – President and Chief Executive Officer of The Koffler Group; directs the foundation's philanthropic activities alongside his wife Sandra
- Sandra Bornstein – Co-director of the foundation's giving
The foundation's philanthropic tradition was established by Sol Koffler and his wife Lillian, who made major contributions to educational institutions and Jewish organizations throughout Rhode Island and Florida.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA BORNSTEIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JO-AN KAPLAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| TERRI CHERNICK | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| C SCOTT CHERNICK | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 10 Memorial Boulevard, Suite 901, Providence, RI 02903-1159
Telephone: 401-273-8600
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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