# The Kaufmann Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 290057 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/290057)
- Latest income: £4,378; spending £5,866
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Israel
- Other names: The Florence and Aubrey Kaufmann Charitable Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/kaufmann-foundation

Support of recognised charities all based in the UK.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £4,378 | £5,866 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £7,052 | £6,654 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £6,050 | £4,416 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £7,306 | £6,491 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £6,965 | £7,876 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall pay or apply the income of the trust fund in such manner as they shall in their absolute discretion think fit to or for the benefit of any charitable object or purpose that the trustees may deem proper. (for further details see clause 3).

## What it funds

The Kaufmann Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Kaufmann Foundation reported income of £4,378 and spending of £5,866. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £31.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Israel.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Kaufmann Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Kaufmann Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Kaufmann Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Kaufmann Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Israel.

### Does The Kaufmann Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Kaufmann Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Kaufmann Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Kaufmann Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £5,866. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,261 a year.

### How large is The Kaufmann Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Kaufmann Foundation reported income of £4,378 and spending of £5,866.


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