The Kohlberg Foundation Inc
The Kohlberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Armonk, New York. Its website says the foundation reflects the philanthropy of founders Jerome and Nancy Kohlberg, both deceased, and that it planned to close its doors in 2025; as of 2026, it appears to have wound down.
The Kohlberg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kohlberg Foundation Inc gave $10.3M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $792K), top state New York. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,300,000
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $792,308
- +88.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $209,571,951
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kohlberg Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because the foundation said it would close in 2025, this should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 429, Armonk, NY 10504
Phone: (914) 419-4927
Website: https://www.kohlbergfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kohlberg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $9.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 325 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (31%), Massachusetts (20%), Pennsylvania (19%), and Kentucky (19%). Smaller shares went to Washington, DC (5%), Oregon (2%), and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kohlberg Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $520K; repeat grants $963K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $500K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9.7M (2023) to $18.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $10.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | 2024 payout to sibling daf's - for andrew kohlberg | $2,000,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Covington, KY | 2024 payout to sibling daf's - for pamela kohlberg | $2,000,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund Cohoes, NY | 2024 payout to sibling daf's - for james a kohlberg | $2,000,000 |
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | 2024 payout to sibling daf's - for karen davis calico cat fund | $2,000,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | General Support - JK/NSK Legacy Gifts | $500,000 |
| Indivisible Civic Engagement Inc Washington, DC | General Support - 2025 501C3 Operations | $500,000 |
| Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Inc Ossining, NY | 2024 new beginnings, finish line and permanent reserve fund | $250,000 |
| Sponsors Inc Eugene, OR | Legacy Gift for Permanent Reserve 2024 | $250,000 |
| Nova Institute for Health Inc Baltimore, MD | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Mount Kisco Child Care Center Mount Kisco, NY | In Memory of Twink and Jim Wood | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $209,571,951 | $7,852,702 | $12,082,677 | $10,300,000 | 13 | $11,425,561 | $14,507,437 | $11,147,721 |
| 2023 | $207,234,230 | $11,102,898 | $11,923,085 | $9,673,416 | 23 | $10,747,954 | $20,453,824 | $10,341,125 |
| 2022 | $188,677,169 | $18,458,015 | $21,049,890 | $18,776,537 | 110 | $19,933,380 | $15,833,689 | $10,902,851 |
| 2021 | $192,188,102 | $23,005,504 | $12,716,065 | $10,755,449 | 88 | $11,818,226 | $22,182,838 | $11,705,972 |
| 2020 | $185,870,269 | $17,933,951 | $12,698,569 | $10,628,952 | 91 | — | $16,951,990 | $10,325,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kohlberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website identifies health and medical research, education, and the environment as its three main areas of focus. It describes its grantmaking approach as having an “unfettered, roll-up-your-sleeves quality” that emphasizes moving things ahead.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Sponsors Inc says it provides opportunities for people with conviction histories. Mount Kisco Child Care Center says it provides child care and early education while supporting family needs. Other 2024 recipients included organizations described in their grant purposes as working on justice, civic engagement, higher education in prison, and health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $10,300,000. Grants ranged from $100,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $250,000. Four grants of $2,000,000 each went to National Philanthropic Trust, Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, and Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund. The stated purposes for these four grants refer to payouts to sibling donor-advised funds.
Other reported grants included $500,000 to the Brennan Center for Justice for general support and $500,000 to Indivisible Civic Engagement Inc for 2025 operations. The foundation also awarded $250,000 to Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, $250,000 to Sponsors Inc, and $250,000 to Nova Institute for Health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy McCabe as president and treasurer, Les Fagen as vice president, and Jennifer Magnone as secretary.
The Kohlberg Foundation Inc is led by Nancy McCabe, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy McCabe
President & Treasurer
Executive Vice President & Treasurer → President, 2022
President → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$381K (2020) → $393K (2024)
Jennifer Magnone
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Les Fagen
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy Kohlberg (2020–2022) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $393K, to Nancy McCabe (President and Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Kohlberg Foundation Inc
How much does The Kohlberg Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kohlberg Foundation Inc gave $10.3M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.7M across 23 grants.
What is The Kohlberg Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kohlberg Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $792,308, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kohlberg Foundation Inc that year got $520K on average.
Where does The Kohlberg Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kohlberg Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (20%) and Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pleasantville, NY (2 grants).
Does The Kohlberg Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of The Kohlberg Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kohlberg Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kohlberg Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($2,000,000), Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($2,000,000) and Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($2,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kohlberg Foundation Inc?
The Kohlberg Foundation Inc reported $209.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kohlberg Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website identifies health and medical research, education, and the environment as its three main areas of focus. It describes its grantmaking approach as having an “unfettered, roll-up-your-sleeves quality” that emphasizes moving things ahead. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kohlberg Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kohlberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kohlberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3496263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kohlberg 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 October 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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