The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation
The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation is a private foundation, based in Syracuse, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $168K. Net investment income was $252K.
The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation at a glance
In short: The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation gave $168K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $167,522
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,614
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,900,187
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Syracuse Hebrew Day School ($33K). Together the top 9 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 44 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2024) to $183K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Hebrew Day School Syracuse, NY | General | $32,522 |
| Temple Society of Concord Syracuse, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Temple Adath Yeshurun Syracuse, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Syracuse, NY | General | $22,500 |
| Syracuse Jewish Family Service Syracuse, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Menorah Park Syracuse, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Syracuse Jewish Cemeteries Association Inc Dewitt, NY | General | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Community Foundation Syracuse, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Central New York Syracuse, NY | General | $2,500 |
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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 | $3,900,187 | $334,751 | $269,472 | $167,522 | 9 | $181,585 | $251,916 | $190,374 |
| 2024 | $3,835,091 | $287,491 | $257,045 | $160,000 | 10 | $174,213 | $204,886 | $183,001 |
| 2023 | $3,806,410 | $121,241 | $255,693 | $167,710 | 9 | $180,573 | $46,334 | $171,597 |
| 2022 | $3,940,622 | $103,445 | $284,752 | $168,839 | 10 | $184,839 | $15,356 | $183,710 |
| 2021 | $4,098,958 | $941,247 | $283,261 | $182,500 | 6 | $198,000 | $853,992 | $199,679 |
| 2020 | $3,440,972 | $235,235 | $262,114 | $168,500 | 7 | — | $156,621 | $197,340 |
| 2019 | $3,467,851 | $240,367 | $262,223 | $167,500 | 5 | — | $160,644 | $183,649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$30K (2019) → $27K (2025)
Stephen Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$30K (2019) → $29K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $29K, to Stephen Cohen (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation
How much does The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation give each year?
The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation gave $168K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 10 grants.
What is The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation's typical grant size?
The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,614, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation give grants?
The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse, NY (8 grants).
Does The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation's largest grantees?
The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Syracuse Hebrew Day School ($32,522), Temple Society of Concord ($25,000) and Temple Adath Yeshurun ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation?
The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $182K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $190K (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 is The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation's EIN?
The Leonard and Irwin Kamp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6440136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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