The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation
The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. In filing year 2025, it reported 17 grants totaling $302,500 to organizations in several states.
The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation gave $303K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Florida. 71% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $302,500
- +50.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +112.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,794
- -29.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,819,413
- -6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (12 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Elizabeth Kohn as the contact, says there is no formal application, and limits awards to organizations qualifying under IRC 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- None; the filing lists no deadlines.
- Deadline
- None; the filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth Kohn
Mailing address: 4701 N Meridian Ave 415, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: (917) 848-4158
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vanderbilt University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 31 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (33%), Connecticut (24%), Tennessee (17%), California (15%), and New York (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 17 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2023) to $303K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $303K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Charitable Donation | $50,000 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $45,000 |
| Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| Desert Scholarship Foundation Palm Desert, CA | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Bushnell Center for Performing Arts Hartford, CT | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami Miami, FL | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Rubell Museum Miami, FL | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Hartford Jewish Federation West Hartford, CT | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| The Abraham Joshua Heschel School Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,819,413 | $169,310 | $357,284 | $302,500 | 17 | $305,238 | $119,783 | $226,872 |
| 2024 | $3,003,434 | $196,801 | $256,843 | $200,500 | 8 | $205,100 | $143,906 | $220,395 |
| 2023 | $3,060,436 | $48,659 | $154,094 | $140,000 | 6 | $140,000 | $34,565 | $203,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $227K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Hartford Hospital describes its mission as improving health and healing in the communities it serves; Desert Scholarship Foundation says it administers scholarship programs to expand educational opportunities; and ICA Miami says it promotes contemporary artists and the exchange of art and ideas. The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce describes its work as advancing the area’s economic, professional, cultural, educational, and civic welfare.
Other 2025 grantees include American Friends of Magen David Adom, which says it supports Magen David Adom’s lifesaving efforts in Israel, and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, which says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $302,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Vanderbilt University, $45,000 to Mt Sinai Medical Center, $30,000 to Hartford Hospital, $25,000 to Desert Scholarship Foundation, and $20,000 each to Bushnell Center for Performing Arts, ICA Miami, and Rubell Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Kohn, Bernhard L Kohn III, and Bernhard L Kohn Jr as trustees.
The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bernhard L. Kohn III
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernhard L. Kohn Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Kohn
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kathryn K. Rieger (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Frezados (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Kohn-Joseloff Foundation
How much does The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation give each year?
The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation gave $303K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $201K across 8 grants.
What is The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,794, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation give grants?
The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's top state is Florida, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (24%) and Tennessee (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Miami Beach, FL (2 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (17 grants).
Who are The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Vanderbilt University ($50,000), Mt Sinai Medical Center ($45,000) and Hartford Hospital ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation?
The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $227K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation?
The filing lists Elizabeth Kohn as the contact, says there is no formal application, and limits awards to organizations qualifying under IRC 501(c)(3). Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's EIN?
The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4105553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kohn-joseloff-foundation-morg_58bee80809ed4c849ae08dfb84d77c47
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