Private foundation · EIN 13-7180474 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Korein Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 36 grants paid, $560K total, median $10K. 14% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$560K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.7M

Grants paid in 2024

36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
DonorschooseNew York, NYUnrestricted$80K
The American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NYWork in the genomics area$50K
Count Me in for Women's Economic IndependenceNew York, NYUnrestricted$40K
Behind the BookNew York, NYStipends and$35K
New York University - Langone Health - Itce AccountNew York, NYRegeneration of the cardiac$35K
Story Pirates ChangemakersNew York, NYPrograms for underserved$30K
Etta ProjectsTacoma, WAUnrestricted$20K
Nurse-Family PartnershipDenver, COUnrestricted$20K
Sacred Earth FoundationGoldendale, WAUnrestricted$20K
Saha GlobalNew York, NYOngoing operations and$20K
Pen American Center IncNew York, NYUnrestricted$20K
William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice IncNew York, NYUnrestricted$20K
Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NYHumanitarian assistance for$15K
Central Park Conservancy IncNew York, NYUnrestricted$10K
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund IncNew York, NYMoms demand action campaign$10K
The Bail ProjectPasadena, CAUnrestricted$10K
Global Fund for Women IncSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$10K
Hias IncSilver Spring, MDHumanitarian assistance for$10K
Mosaic VermontBarre, VTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
The Regents of the University of Ca UCLA Dept of Emergency MedicineLos Angeles, CAProjects of david schriger$10K
Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Project WrrapSanta Monica, CAUnrestricted$10K
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCUnrestricted$10K
Friends of the WissahickonPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$6,000
Rock to the FuturePhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$5,500
All Hands and HeartsMattapoisett, MAUnrestricted$5,000
Center for Civic PolicyAlbuquerque, NMNew mexico dream team$5,000
Elysabeth Kleinhans Theatrical Foundation IncNew York, NYOngoing operations of 59e59$5,000
Rainforest Alliance IncNew York, NYSustainable development in$5,000
Unitarian Universalist Church of TucsonTucson, AZNo more deaths$5,000
Food Access LALos Angeles, CAUnrestricted$5,000
QuestbridgePalo Alto, CAUnrestricted$5,000
All Hands and HeartsMattapoisett, MAHurricane relief in north$5,000
Urban Justice CenterNew York, NYStreet vendor project$5,000
Abington Friends SchoolJenkintown, PAUnrestricted annual fund$3,000
Smith Memorial Playground and PlayhousePhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$3,000
Cheltenham Township Art CentreCheltenham, PAUnrestricted$2,500

By state: New York 15 · California 6 · Washington 2 · Pennsylvania 5 · Colorado 1 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

The Korein Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Julius Korein, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Korein Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Korein Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $560K across 36 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Korein Foundation give?

New York (15 grants), California (6 grants), Washington (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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