The Robert P and Arlene R Kogod Family
The Robert P and Arlene R Kogod Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1998 and based in Arlington, Virginia. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since October 1996.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18K
+344.5% YoY
Revenue
$25K
+306.6% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$11K
+4.0% YoY
Expenses
$11K
+2.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:
- Jewish education
- Temples and Jewish organizations
- Education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program. Recent documented grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and Virginia region, with particular emphasis on local Jewish institutions and educational organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $17,973
- Total Revenues: $25,000
- Total Expenses: $11,070
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,973 | $4,043 | $8,691 |
| Revenue | $25,000 | $6,149 | $12,101 |
| Expenses | $11,070 | $10,797 | $10,282 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,070 | $10,646 | $10,140 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $741 | $259 | $508 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT P KOGOD | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARLENE R KOGOD | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MENACHEM GOTTLIEB | VP/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Kogod family has been active in major philanthropic initiatives, including endowed chairs and professorships at American University's Kogod School of Business and School of Public Affairs, with recent appointments including an Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability.
$15 million gift from Robert and Arlene Kogod to American U. business school\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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