Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation
Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bonita Springs, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $792K.
Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,136,045
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,136,045
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,136,045
- Total assets
- $16,405,312
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (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 Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youthbridge Community Foundation ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $956K (2023) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youthbridge Community Foundation St. Louis, MO | Please see part xiv 3a for the purpose of the contributionthe current year contribution was provided to administer grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations including those that provide educational or health related services; assist lower income and disadvantaged adults and children with healthcare or improving their economic position; are affiliated with the lutheran church; and/or to provide a lutheran primary, secondary, or advanced education. | $1,136,045 |
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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 | $16,405,312 | $829,352 | $1,260,285 | $1,136,045 | 1 | $1,194,179 | $792,067 | $1,187,549 |
| 2024 | $16,836,245 | $1,361,012 | $1,157,027 | $1,062,520 | 1 | $1,118,960 | $1,322,945 | $1,109,227 |
| 2023 | $16,634,804 | $623,409 | $1,043,086 | $955,641 | 1 | $1,011,189 | $589,255 | $1,005,126 |
| 2022 | $17,057,685 | $476,803 | $1,132,110 | $995,000 | 1 | $1,058,063 | $433,684 | $1,037,407 |
| 2021 | $17,712,992 | $1,623,313 | $1,223,663 | $1,115,817 | 1 | $1,172,737 | $1,578,016 | $1,164,913 |
| 2020 | $17,313,342 | $503,882 | $1,065,624 | $956,082 | 1 | — | $462,571 | $1,007,912 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation is led by Sharon L. Kaufmann, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon L. Kaufmann
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Kevin C. Kaufmann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Sarah A. Kaufmann
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $2K, to Sharon Kaufmann (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation
How much does Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation give each year?
Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation?
Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation operate?
Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Wayne C Kaufmann Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4611608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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