Kauffman Foundation Inc

EIN 27-3760860 · GA · NTEE T90

Invitation only Typical grant ~$175K Funds in GA, OH
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Kauffman Foundation Inc based in GA paid 12 grants totaling $2.9M to 12 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $750K, with a median of $175K. Its largest recipients included CHILDRENS' HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION, and THE LOVETT SCHOOL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$15,129,901
Giving (latest yr)
$2,883,333
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$175K
Recipients
12
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Childrens' Healthcare of Atlanta$750,000
  • University of Georgia Foundation$660,000
  • The Lovett School$450,000
  • College of Wooster$200,000
  • Fernbank Museum$200,000

Where grants went

  • Georgia$2,683,333 · 11 grants
  • Ohio$200,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (12)

Childrens' Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
General Purpose
$750,000
University of Georgia Foundation
Athens, GA
General Purpose
$660,000
The Lovett School
Atlanta, GA
General Purpose
$450,000
Fernbank Museum
Atlanta, GA
General Purpose
$200,000
College of Wooster
Wooster, OH
General Purpose
$200,000
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA
General Purpose
$200,000
Emory University - Winship Cancer Institute
Atlanta, GA
General Purpose
$150,000
Atlanta Humane Society
Atlanta, GA
General Purpose
$100,000
The Schenck School
Atlanta, GA
General Purpose
$83,333
Woodruff Arts Center
Atlanta, GA
General Purpose
$50,000
Trinity School
Atlanta, GA
General Purpose
$30,000
Special Olympics Georgia
Norcross, GA
General Purpose
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Kauffman Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Kauffman Foundation Inc reported 12 itemized grants totaling $2.9M. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $750K (median $175K).

Recent recipients include CHILDRENS' HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION, THE LOVETT SCHOOL, among 12 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kauffman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Georgia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Kauffman Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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