The Korobkin Foundation Inc
The Korobkin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Riverside, Connecticut. It makes monetary contributions to nonprofit organizations; its 2024 filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Korobkin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Korobkin Foundation Inc gave $35K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Connecticut. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,917
- -49.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $250,222
- +7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (9 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (43% 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 Korobkin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 37 Hidden Brook Rd, Riverside, CT 06878
Phone: (203) 249-7206
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Korobkin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood Southern New Eng ($9K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (43%), New York (31%), Washington, D.C. (10%), Washington state (9%), and Massachusetts (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Korobkin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 12 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% 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 $29K (2023) to $50K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Southern New Eng New Haven, CT | Health Care | $9,000 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | Education and Advocacy | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fu New York, NY | Gun Control | $4,500 |
| Mazon Washington, DC | Social Assitance to Fight Hunger | $3,000 |
| JFS of Greenwich Greenwich, CT | Mental Health | $3,000 |
| TEL Aviv Institute Seattle, WA | Anit-Semitism | $3,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Boston, MA | Anit-Semitism | $2,500 |
| UJA Greenwich Greenwich, CT | Education and Advocacy | $2,000 |
| American Friends of NATAL New York, NY | Mental Health | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation Newtown, CT | Gun Control | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250,222 | $51,452 | $35,000 | $35,000 | 12 | $35,000 | $51,452 | $30,726 |
| 2023 | $233,770 | $27,966 | $28,800 | $28,800 | 5 | $28,800 | $27,966 | $25,705 |
| 2022 | $234,604 | $51,252 | $37,658 | $36,000 | 7 | $36,000 | $51,252 | $26,498 |
| 2021 | $221,010 | $100,777 | $51,097 | $50,000 | 11 | $50,000 | $100,777 | $33,096 |
| 2020 | $238,345 | $50,050 | $40,953 | $40,000 | 9 | — | $50,050 | $29,102 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Korobkin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as making monetary contributions to various nonprofit organizations. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, education and advocacy, gun safety, hunger, mental health, and antisemitism.
Among its grantees, American Friends of NATAL says it helps fund clinical, helpline, therapeutic-club, and outreach services for people recovering from trauma. Midnight Run describes itself as a volunteer consortium that provides homeless people in Manhattan with clothing, food, blankets, and personal-care items. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $35,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $9,000, with a median of $2,750. Notable grants included $9,000 to Planned Parenthood Southern New England for health care; $5,000 to the Anti-Defamation League for education and advocacy; $4,500 to Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund for gun control; and $3,000 each to MAZON for social assistance to fight hunger, JFS of Greenwich for mental health, and the Tel Aviv Institute for antisemitism. American Friends of NATAL received $1,000, and Midnight Run received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Korobkin as president and Jerry Rosenband as treasurer.
The Korobkin Foundation Inc is led by Nancy Korobkin, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Korobkin
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Rosenband
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barry Jkorobki (2021) — President
- Former: Barry J. Korobkin (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Korobkin Foundation Inc
How much does The Korobkin Foundation Inc give each year?
The Korobkin Foundation Inc gave $35K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 5 grants.
What is The Korobkin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Korobkin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $2,917, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Korobkin Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Korobkin Foundation Inc give grants?
The Korobkin Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (31%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Greenwich, CT (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Korobkin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Korobkin Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Anit-Semitism" (3 grants).
Who are The Korobkin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Korobkin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood Southern New Eng ($9,000), Anti Defamation League ($5,000) and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fu ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Korobkin Foundation Inc?
The Korobkin Foundation Inc reported $250K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Korobkin Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as making monetary contributions to various nonprofit organizations. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, education and advocacy, gun safety, hunger, mental health, and antisemitism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Korobkin Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Korobkin Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Korobkin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3985413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Korobkin 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 September 2026.
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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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