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Kohn Charitable Trust

Chapel Hill, North Carolina  ·  EIN 814683592  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Kohn Charitable Trust has awarded $7.6M across 28 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to University of Michigan. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$930K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$29.3M
Total assets
28
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Kohn Charitable Trust funds

Kohn Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kohn Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Michigan
TO FUND THE CAROL KAKALEC KOHN FACULTY ENDOWMENT FOR THE CAROL KAKALEC KOHN PROFESSORSHIP
Ann Arbor, MI$1.2M2024
University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE HERMANN AND AMALIE KOHN PROFESSORSHIP OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SOCIAL POLICY FUND.
Ann Arbor, MI$650K2020
University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE KOHN SCHOLAR GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP.
Ann Arbor, MI$600K2022
The Pennsylvania State University
TO SUPPORT THE LOUIS AND HEDWIG STERNBERG CHAIR IN PLANT BIOLOGY.
University Park, PA$500K2022
University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE KARL AND MARTHA KOHN PROFESSORSHIP IN SOCIAL POLICY.
Ann Arbor, MI$500K2022
University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE KARL AND MARTHA KOHN PROFESSORSHIP OF SOCIAL POLICY.
Ann Arbor, MI$500K2023
The Pennsylvania State University
TO SUPPORT THE LOUIS AND HEDWIG STERNBERG CHAIR IN PLANT BIOLOGY.
University Park, PA$500K2023
University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE ARLENE SUSAN KOHN PROFESSORSHIP OF SOCIAL POLICY
Ann Arbor, MI$500K2023
University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE KOHN SCHOLAR GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP.
Ann Arbor, MI$400K2024
University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE KOHN SCHOLAR GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP.
Ann Arbor, MI$350K2023
University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE KOHN COLLABORATIVE FUND - WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND SEED GRANTS
Ann Arbor, MI$311K2024
The Pennsylvania State University
TO SUPPORT THE LOUIS AND HEDWIG STERNBERG CHAIR IN PLANT BIOLOGY.
University Park, PA$250K2024
University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE HAROLD KOHN PROFESSORSHIP IN SOCIAL POLICY.
Ann Arbor, MI$250K2022
University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE HERMANN AND AMALIE KOHN PROFESSORSHIP OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SOCIAL POLICY FUND.
Ann Arbor, MI$250K2018
The Pennsylvania State University Louise and Hedwig Sternberg Chair
TO SUPPORT THE LOUIS AND HEDWIG STERNBERG CHAIR IN PLANT BIOLOGY.
University Park, PA$250K2020

Kohn Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$25K
2018$352K
2020$930K
2022$2.0M
2023$2.0M
2024$2.3M

How to apply for funding from Kohn Charitable Trust

Kohn Charitable Trust'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 Kohn Charitable Trust

Does Kohn Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Kohn Charitable Trust'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 Kohn Charitable Trust fund?
Kohn Charitable Trust's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include University of Michigan, University of Michigan, University of Michigan. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kohn Charitable Trust give in grants?
Kohn Charitable Trust reported $930K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.6M over 28 grants.
Where is Kohn Charitable Trust located?
Kohn Charitable Trust is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 814683592.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kohn Charitable Trust'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 Kohn Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.