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Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 261609012  ·  Private foundation

Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $21.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 47 individual grants from this funder — $6.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$21.4M
Total assets
47
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation funds

Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Friends of Bar Ilan University
CANCER TREATMENT
New York, NY$1.2M2022
Hadassah
CANCER TREATMENT
New York, NY$500K2020
The Rose
CANCER SCREENING & TREATMENT
Houston, TX$484K2018
Friends of Rachashei Lev
CANCER TREATMENT
Brick, NJ$300K2024
Gratz College
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
Melrose Park, PA$300K2022
Virginia Holocaust Museum
HOLOCAUST REMEMBERANCE
Richmond, VA$295K2018
Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
Los Angeles, CA$210K2023
Amit
CHILD EDUCATION
New York, NY$200K2018
Skookum Kids
CHILD EDUCATION
Bellingham, WA$180K2024
Virginia Holocaust Museum
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
Richmond, VA$180K2020
Skookum Kids
CHILD EDUCATION
Bellingham, WA$180K2023
Amit
CHILD EDUCATION
New York, NY$175K2024
Chasday Naomi USA Friends
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
Houston, TX$175K2024
Neeman Foundation USA
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
Boston, MA$175K2024
American Society for Yad Vashem
HOLOCAUST REMEMBERANCE
Los Angeles, CA$150K2020

Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$450K
2018$1.2M
2020$1.2M
2022$1.9M
2023$825K
2024$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation

Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation

Does Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation accept grant applications?
Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation fund?
Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include American Friends of Bar Ilan University, Hadassah, The Rose. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation give in grants?
Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.9M over 47 grants.
Where is Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation located?
Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 261609012.
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About this profile. This page is built from Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.