The Kosloff Foundation
The Kosloff Foundation is a private foundation based in Edwards, Colorado. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Kosloff Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kosloff Foundation gave $588K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $587,766
- +1546.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,433
- +1845.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kosloff Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing listed the Kosloff Foundation as the contact and required public charities and private foundations applying for funds to submit a copy of their tax exemption certificate. It stated that applications were accepted at any time and that applicants would receive notice of approval or rejection and additional information within two months. The filing also stated that no restrictions or limitations applied to awards; these instructions are from the final return and are not presented as current.
- Contact
Application contact: The Kosloff Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 465, Edwards, CO 81632
Phone: (816) 852-8505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kosloff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc ($538K). Together the top 10 received $587K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Colorado, 2% to Minnesota, and 1% to Arizona. The foundation is based in Edwards, Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kosloff Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $95K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1095% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2019) to $588K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $588K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc New York, NY | General Support | $538,266 |
| Bravo Vail Vail, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation Vail, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Vail Valley Art Guild Avon, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Binghamton University Foundation Binghamton, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Vail Jazz Vail, CO | General Support | $2,000 |
| Young Concert Artists New York, NY | General Support | $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 | — | $20,215 | $598,690 | $587,766 | 11 | $597,996 | $20,215 | $30,206 |
| 2023 | $578,475 | $29,687 | $39,492 | $35,700 | 13 | $39,300 | $29,687 | $33,931 |
| 2022 | $588,280 | $-59,017 | $29,361 | $26,100 | 7 | $29,361 | $13,814 | $35,495 |
| 2021 | $676,658 | $12,473 | $52,325 | $49,200 | 13 | $52,325 | $12,473 | $40,484 |
| 2020 | $716,510 | $2,930 | $43,760 | $40,079 | 9 | — | $15,723 | $36,935 |
| 2019 | $757,340 | $23,917 | $19,252 | $15,300 | 8 | — | $29,096 | $36,891 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kosloff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available filing information. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations, including health care, arts, addiction and mental health services, and classical music. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to promote health and well-being. Phoenix Art Museum says it creates spaces of exchange and belonging through exhibitions, collections, and experiences with art. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation describes its work as supporting people and communities affected by substance use and mental health conditions. Young Concert Artists says it discovers and launches the careers of young classical musicians and expands the reach of classical music.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $587,766. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $538,266, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant, $538,266, went to GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc. in New York for general support. Other grants included $10,000 each to Bravo Vail, Mayo Clinic, and Vail Health Foundation; $5,000 each to Phoenix Art Museum and Vail Valley Art Guild; $3,000 to Binghamton University Foundation; $2,500 to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation; $2,000 to Vail Jazz; and $1,000 each to Young Concert Artists and Vail Valley Salvation Army. All were listed for general support.
The 2024 filing states that applications were accepted at any time, that applicants were required to submit a copy of their tax exemption certificate, and that notice of approval or rejection and additional information would be sent within two months. It also states that no restrictions or limitations applied to awards. Because this was the foundation’s final return, these filing instructions should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kosloff Foundation is led by Alan W. Kosloff, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan W. Kosloff
President
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Kosloff
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Kosloff Foundation
How much does The Kosloff Foundation give each year?
The Kosloff Foundation gave $588K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 13 grants.
What is The Kosloff Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kosloff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $53,433, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kosloff Foundation that year got $95K on average.
Where does The Kosloff Foundation give grants?
The Kosloff Foundation gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vail, CO (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Avon, CO (2 grants).
Does The Kosloff Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kosloff Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kosloff Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kosloff Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc ($538,266), Bravo Vail ($10,000) and Mayo Clinic ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Kosloff Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available filing information. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations, including health care, arts, addiction and mental health services, and classical music. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kosloff Foundation?
The filing listed the Kosloff Foundation as the contact and required public charities and private foundations applying for funds to submit a copy of their tax exemption certificate. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Kosloff Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Kosloff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kosloff Foundation's EIN?
The Kosloff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1694519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kosloff Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kosloff-foundation-morg_4af5e782108b4efb9226bf7da4041450
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