The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44
The Korein Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, literature, health, environmental stewardship, water access, and democracy and justice.
The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 at a glance
In short: The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 gave $560K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $560,000
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,556
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,207,559
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Glenmede Trust Co Na 1650 Mark, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 419-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DonorsChoose ($80K). Together the top 10 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 141 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, followed by California (9%), Washington (7%), Pennsylvania (4%), and Colorado (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 gives
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $523K (2020) to $605K (2022). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $560K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DonorsChoose New York, NY | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| The American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | Work in the Genomics Area | $50,000 |
| Count Me In for Women's New York, NY | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Behind the Book New York, NY | Stipends and | $35,000 |
| New York University - Langone Health - New York, NY | Regeneration of the Cardiac | $35,000 |
| Story Pirates Changemakers New York, NY | Programs for Underserved | $30,000 |
| Etta Projects Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Nurse-Family Partnership Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sacred Earth Foundation Goldendale, WA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Saha Global New York, NY | Ongoing Operations and | $20,000 |
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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 | $9,207,559 | $810,541 | $647,604 | $560,000 | 36 | $563,500 | $726,687 | $606,473 |
| 2023 | $9,022,001 | $434,419 | $654,328 | $559,500 | 34 | $563,000 | $353,437 | $561,563 |
| 2022 | $9,243,905 | $1,127,831 | $690,384 | $605,000 | 35 | $609,250 | $1,046,697 | $558,756 |
| 2021 | $8,858,614 | $1,642,902 | $652,013 | $564,500 | 35 | $569,170 | $1,561,779 | $607,156 |
| 2020 | $7,878,838 | $319,857 | $616,201 | $522,500 | 1 | — | $230,406 | $569,475 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 reported a distributable amount of $606K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of activities: DonorsChoose.org says it works to address educational inequity in public schools, while Behind the Book says its programs use diverse books and authors to inspire young people. Other grantees describe work in watershed stewardship, safe drinking water, maternal and child health, free expression and literature, and democracy and justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $560,000 through 36 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $80,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among its largest grants were $80,000 to DonorsChoose, $50,000 to the American Museum of Natural History for work in genomics, and $40,000 to Count Me In for Women’s. Other grants included $35,000 to Behind the Book and $35,000 to New York University Langone Health for cardiac regeneration, and $30,000 to Story Pirates Changemakers for programs for underserved communities.
Additional 2024 grants included $20,000 each to Etta Projects, Nurse-Family Partnership, Sacred Earth Foundation, Saha Global, PEN American Center, and the William J. Brennan Center for Justice. The foundation listed unrestricted purposes for several of these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Korein, James Korein, and Beth Korein as trustees.
The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth Korein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Korein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Korein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lawrence N. Friedland Esq. (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44
How much does The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 give each year?
The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 gave $560K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $560K across 34 grants.
What is The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44's typical grant size?
The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,556, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 give grants?
The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Mattapoisett, MA (2 grants).
Does The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44's largest grantees?
The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44's largest 2024 grantees include DonorsChoose ($80,000), The American Museum of Natural History ($50,000) and Count Me In for Women's ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44?
The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $564K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $606K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of activities: DonorsChoose.org says it works to address educational inequity in public schools, while Behind the Book says its programs use diverse books and authors to inspire young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44?
The foundation 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 Korein Foundation 1835-00-44's EIN?
The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7180474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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