Private foundation · EIN 27-3760860 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kauffman Foundation Inc

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: 12 grants paid, $2.9M total, median $175K. 92% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$2.9M
Median grant
$175K
Stays in GA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens' Healthcare of AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral purpose$750K
University of Georgia FoundationAthens, GAGeneral purpose$660K
The Lovett SchoolAtlanta, GAGeneral purpose$450K
College of WoosterWooster, OHGeneral purpose$200K
Fernbank MuseumAtlanta, GAGeneral purpose$200K
Mercer UniversityAtlanta, GAGeneral purpose$200K
Emory University - Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GAGeneral purpose$150K
Atlanta Humane SocietyAtlanta, GAGeneral purpose$100K
The Schenck SchoolAtlanta, GAGeneral purpose$83K
Woodruff Arts CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral purpose$50K
Trinity SchoolAtlanta, GAGeneral purpose$30K
Special Olympics GeorgiaNorcross, GAGeneral purpose$10K

By state: Georgia 11 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Kauffman Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Kauffman Foundation Inc 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 Kauffman Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.9M across 12 grants, a median of $175K.

Where does Kauffman Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (11 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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