The Koum Family Foundation
The Koum Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. In filing year 2024, it reported 155 grants totaling $92,379,150.
The Koum Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Koum Family Foundation gave $92.4M across 155 grants in 2024 (avg $596K), mostly in New York. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,379,150
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 155
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $595,995
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $3,297,273,570
- +41.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (59 of 133, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (62% 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 Koum Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1801 Page Mill Road Ste 100, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (415) 903-3200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Koum Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was European Jewish Association ($11.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $37.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
637 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 165 grants of 637 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (62%), California (22%), and the District of Columbia (7%). Recipients in New Jersey received 4% and those in Massachusetts received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 155 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Koum Family Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 59 of 133 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $551K; repeat grants $809K. How we count
Medians: $300K first-time, $475K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% 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 (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 $84.1M (2021) to $103.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 155 grants totaling $92.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| European Jewish Association Monsey, NY | General Charity | $5,538,000 |
| European Jewish Association Monsey, NY | General Charity | $5,450,000 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community Center Palo Alto, CA | General Charity | $2,500,000 |
| Israel Healthcare Foundation New York, NY | General Charity | $2,040,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | General Charity | $2,000,000 |
| American Friends of Yad Eliezer Jackson, NJ | General Charity | $2,000,000 |
| Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC) of the CIS New York, NY | General Charity | $2,000,000 |
| Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC) of the CIS New York, NY | General Charity | $2,000,000 |
| Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America Inc New York, NY | General Charity | $2,000,000 |
| Bbyo Washington, DC | General Charity | $1,600,000 |
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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 | $3,297,273,570 | $64,282,904 | $125,629,253 | $92,379,150 | 155 | $93,192,520 | $37,821,511 | $135,364,252 |
| 2023 | $2,328,710,419 | $27,776,631 | $103,739,204 | $90,357,036 | 157 | $91,040,792 | $13,776,726 | $95,207,221 |
| 2022 | $1,401,385,958 | $-6,597,016 | $111,874,734 | $103,706,579 | 152 | $104,107,498 | $13,149,800 | $84,277,372 |
| 2021 | $2,231,760,897 | $172,961,534 | $94,936,036 | $84,117,101 | 94 | $84,548,659 | $156,921,901 | $104,353,657 |
| 2020 | $2,010,566,070 | $59,411,015 | $109,057,254 | $87,160,459 | 79 | — | $30,643,793 | $89,881,898 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Koum Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135.4M 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 does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting Jewish education and community needs, providing assistance to hospitals and clinics in Israel, and connecting leaders with Israel experiences. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, the European Jewish Association describes its work as supporting Jewish education, people in need, kosher observance, Jewish cemeteries in Europe, Holocaust awareness, and Jewish pride. Israel Healthcare Foundation says it provides grants to hospitals and clinics in Israel. iTrek describes its work as engaging leaders in Israel experiences to build understanding and appreciation of Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 155 grants totaling $92,379,150. Grants ranged from $30,000 to $5,538,000, with a median grant of $350,000. The largest listed grants included $5,538,000 and $5,450,000 to European Jewish Association; $2,500,000 to Oshman Family Jewish Community Center; and $2,040,000 to Israel Healthcare Foundation. Other listed recipients included American Friends of Sheba Medical Center ($2,000,000), American Friends of Yad Eliezer ($2,000,000), and BBYO ($1,600,000). Source D also reports two $1,500,000 grants to iTrek.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jan Koum as director, Yana Kalika as president, Audrey Scott as secretary, and Sara Colorado as CFO.
The Koum Family Foundation is led by Yana Kalika, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yana Kalika
President
CFO & Executive Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$252K (2020) → $430K (2024)
Jan Koum
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Scott
Secretary
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Colorado
CFO
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $430K, to Yana Kalika (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Koum Family Foundation
How much does The Koum Family Foundation give each year?
The Koum Family Foundation gave $92.4M across 155 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90.4M across 157 grants.
What is The Koum Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Koum Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $350,000, and its average grant was $595,995, across 155 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Koum Family Foundation that year got $551K on average.
Where does The Koum Family Foundation give grants?
The Koum Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (22%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (62 grants), San Francisco, CA (13 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants) and Washington, DC (9 grants).
Does The Koum Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Koum Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (155 of 155) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Koum Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Koum Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include European Jewish Association ($10,988,000 across 2 grants), Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC) of the CIS ($7,087,000 across 5 grants) and Israel Healthcare Foundation ($3,900,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Koum Family Foundation?
The Koum Family Foundation reported $3.3B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135.4M (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 Koum Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting Jewish education and community needs, providing assistance to hospitals and clinics in Israel, and connecting leaders with Israel experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Koum Family Foundation?
The foundation states 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 Koum Family Foundation's EIN?
The Koum Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5446562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Koum Family Foundation 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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