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THE KOHLBERG FOUNDATION INC

ARMONK, NY · EIN 133496263 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$7.9M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$209.6M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Kohlberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Armonk, NY that makes grants to donor-advised funds and nonprofit organizations. It supports a range of causes including civic engagement, justice reform, health, and education, with a focus on legacy gifts and family-directed charitable giving. The foundation distributed $8.85 million in grants in 2024.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Legacy Gifts
Supports organizations in honor of family members or long-standing relationships, such as the Brenna Center and Mount Kisco Child Care Center.
Permanent Reserve Fund
Grants to sustain long-term initiatives including education, film projects, and scholarship funds.
Sibling DAF Payouts
Annual grants to donor-advised funds managed by family members for charitable distribution.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • General Operating Support Grants 3 activities
    • General support funding to civic and justice organizations
      Provides general operating support grants to organizations focused on civic engagement and justice, including Indivisible Civic Engagement Inc and the Brennan Center for Justice, some of which are designated as legacy gifts.
    • Program and operational support for education and child care nonprofits
      Funds specific programs and permanent reserve funds at nonprofit organizations including Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Inc, Mount Kisco Child Care Center, and Sponsors Inc, supporting initiatives such as higher education in prison and long-term financial sustainability.
    • Support for health and arts-focused nonprofits
      Provides funding to the Nova Institute for Health Inc and The Kundhardt Film Foundation Inc, supporting health-related initiatives and film projects, including contributions to permanent reserve funds.
  • Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding donor-advised funds for family members
      Provides grant funding to support donor-advised funds established by family members, including through financial institutions such as Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund, Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, National Philanthropic Trust, and Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Legacy scholarship fund support
      Funds the Ron Rappaport Scholar Fund via the Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation, supporting scholarship initiatives as part of legacy giving.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.85M
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$8.62M110%
Other revenue$-773K
expenses
Total expenses$1.78M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$393K
Grants paid out$10.30M
balance sheet
Total assets$209.57M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$209.57M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -29.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NANCY MCCABE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER 40 $445K
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FUND Partner — Funded to support donor-advised fund for Karen Davis Calico Cat Fund.
  • BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE Partner — Receives general support funding as part of JK/NSK legacy gifts.
  • FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIFT FUND Partner — Funded to support donor-advised fund for Pamela Kohlberg.
  • GOLDMAN SACHS PHILANTHROPY FUND Partner — Funded to support donor-advised fund for James A Kohlberg.
  • HUDSON LINK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON INC Partner — Receives funding for New Beginnings, Finish Line, and Permanent Reserve Fund programs.
  • INDIVISIBLE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INC Partner — Receives general support funding for 2025 501(c)(3) operations.
  • MARTHA'S VINEYARD BANK CHARITABLE FDTN Partner — Funded to support the Ron Rappaport Scholar Fund.
  • MOUNT KISCO CHILD CARE CENTER Partner — Receives funding in memory of Twink and Jim Wood.
  • NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST Partner — Funded to support donor-advised fund for Andrew Kohlberg.
  • NOVA INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH INC Partner — Receives program support funding.
  • SPONSORS INC Partner — Receives legacy gift for permanent reserve fund.
  • THE KUNDHARDT FILM FOUNDATION INC Partner — Receives funding for permanent reserve fund and new film projects.