Grants paid in 2025
27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Children's Regional ServiceMetairie, LA | Other charitable | $38K |
| Jewish Federation of ClevelandCleveland, OH | Other charitable | $15K |
| Touro SynagogueNew Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $12K |
| The Park SynagogueCleveland, OH | Other charitable | $11K |
| American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GA | Other charitable | $10K |
| New Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $5,465 |
| United Way of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OH | Other charitable | $5,000 |
| Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana FoundationMetairie, LA | Other charitable | $2,500 |
| New Orleans Hispanic Heritage FoundationNew Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $2,500 |
| Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $2,500 |
| New Orleans Ballet AssociationNew Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $2,100 |
| Wibo GivingMetairie, LA | Other charitable | $1,800 |
| The Fashion Council of New OrleansMetairie, LA | Other charitable | $1,150 |
| Cancer Association of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Service AssociationMetairie, LA | Other charitable | $1,000 |
| Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraNew Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $1,000 |
| Congregation Beth YeshurunHouston, TX | Other charitable | $500 |
| Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OH | Other charitable | $500 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish HeritageBeachwood, OH | Other charitable | $500 |
| Tri-C FoundationCleveland, OH | Other charitable | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater New OrleansMetairie, LA | Other charitable | $300 |
| Cleveland Zoo SocietyCleveland, OH | Other charitable | $224 |
| Great Lakes Science CenterCleveland, OH | Other charitable | $169 |
| Orange Elementary & Middle School PTAPepper Pike, OH | Other charitable | $100 |
| Southern Jewish Historical SocietyMarietta, GA | Other charitable | $100 |
| The United Synagogue of Conservative JudaismNew York, NY | Other charitable | $100 |
| National Council of Jewish WomenNew Orleans, LA | Other charitable | $75 |
By state: Louisiana 14 · Ohio 9 · Georgia 2 · Texas 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $116K across 27 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Betty and Ira Kohn Foundation give?
Louisiana (14 grants), Ohio (9 grants), Georgia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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