The Louis B II and Josephine L Kohn Family Foundation focuses its giving in Maryland, with an emphasis on local social services, Jewish community institutions, and arts-related education. It makes multi-year or repeat grants to a handful of trusted nonprofits—especially Baltimore-area Jewish organizations and community health/support services—while also supporting arts education and reproductive health. The foundation's grants are relatively concentrated: a small group of repeat grantees receive the bulk of funding, typically for program support and operating needs.
A repeated pattern defines Louis B II and Josephine L Kohn Family Foundation Inc: it has backed Hopewell Cancer Support in Brooklandville for three straight years, with grants of $50,000 in 2023, $45,000 in 2024, and $47,595 in 2025. That continuity points to a funder that favors ongoing support for a small set of Maryland nonprofits rather than one-time awards. The foundation’s recent gifts also show a strong tie to Baltimore-area Jewish institutions and community-serving organizations, including The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore and The Jewish Museum of Maryland. In the same set of recent grants, it supported Young Audiences of Maryland across multiple years, alongside local health and social service groups such as Planned Parenthood of Maryland, Nami Maryland, and the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Maryland Chapter. The giving profile combines social services, education, and cultural institutions, with most grants staying within Maryland. Several recipients reappear year after year, and many awards cluster around program support or operating needs, suggesting a relationship-based approach built around long-term local partners.
In social services, the foundation has supported cancer patient services, Jewish communal organizations, mental health, reproductive health, and aging-related support. Recent examples include $30,000 to Planned Parenthood of Maryland in 2025, $20,000 to Nami Maryland in 2025, and $10,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Maryland Chapter in 2025. It also backed The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore with $35,000 in 2025. Arts and education are another clear thread. Young Audiences of Maryland received $35,000 in 2025, continuing a three-year pattern of support. The foundation also gave $30,000 to The Jewish Museum of Maryland in 2025 and $10,000 to Goucher College in 2025. The Walters Art Museum and The Park School also appear in the grant record, showing support for both cultural learning and school-based programming.
Typical grants sit in a fairly tight band: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $15,000, and the 75th percentile is $30,000. The record shows repeat awards to the same organizations across multiple years, including Hopewell Cancer Support, Young Audiences of Maryland, The Jewish Museum of Maryland, Planned Parenthood of Maryland, Nami Maryland, The Walters Art Museum, and Goucher College. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off gifts. The foundation is a private family foundation, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments.
$313K
$2.2M
$222K
$357K
Most grants fall between $10K and $30K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$30K
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Concentrated giving to a small set of repeat grantees in Maryland, with several multi-grant relationships and mid-size awards focused on program or operating support rather than one-off small gifts.
Notable grantees: HopeWell Cancer Support, Young Audiences of Maryland, The Jewish Museum of Maryland, The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore, Planned Parenthood of Maryland
Giving is heavily concentrated in Maryland, which accounts for 92% of grants and is the top state by grant count. Baltimore appears frequently, including recipients such as Young Audiences of Maryland, The Jewish Museum of Maryland, The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore, Planned Parenthood of Maryland, The Walters Art Museum, and Goucher College. Brooklandville and Timonium also show up in the recent grants list through Hopewell Cancer Support and the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Maryland Chapter. Outside Maryland, the only recipient location in the recent list is Sanibel, Florida.
Its recent grants go to social service, education, and cultural organizations, with a strong cluster around Jewish community institutions, cancer support, arts education, and reproductive and family health. Examples in the recent record include The Jewish Museum of Maryland, Hopewell Cancer Support, Young Audiences of Maryland, and Planned Parenthood of Maryland.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Hopewell Cancer Support in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Young Audiences of Maryland in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and The Jewish Museum of Maryland in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That suggests ongoing support for selected partners.
The grant-size distribution is fairly compact. The 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $15,000, and the 75th percentile is $30,000. Recent awards also include larger grants such as $50,000 to Hopewell Cancer Support and $35,000 to Young Audiences of Maryland.
Maryland is the clear center of activity: 92% of grants go to recipients in the state, and Maryland is the top state by grant count. Baltimore is the most visible city in the recent grants list, with additional Maryland recipients in Brooklandville, Columbia, and Timonium.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, so its giving is directed to organizations rather than personal support.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPEWELL CANCER SUPPORT | BROOKLANDVILLE, MD | $50,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE | BALTIMORE, MD | $40,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICESOCIAL SERVICE |
| ARTS FOR LEARNING MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $40,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $35,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| THE JEWISH MUSEUM OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $35,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| NAMI MARYLAND | COLUMBIA, MD | $25,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| THE BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM | SANIBEL, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | LEARNING & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH |
| THE PARK SCHOOL | BROOKLANDVILLE, MD | $20,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM | BALTIMORE, MD | $15,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| GOUCHER COLLEGE | BALTIMORE, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - GREATER MARYLAND CHAPTER | TIMONIUM, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTHCARE |
| GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC | COLUMBIA, MD | $7,500 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| BALTIMORE CLAYWORKS | BALTIMORE, MD | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| HOPEWELL CANCER SUPPORT | BROOKLANDVILLE, MD | $47,595 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE | BALTIMORE, MD | $35,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICESOCIAL SERVICE |
| YOUNG AUDIENCES OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $35,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE JEWISH MUSEUM OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $30,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $30,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| NAMI MARYLAND | COLUMBIA, MD | $20,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| THE BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM | SANIBEL, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | LEARNING & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH |
| THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM | BALTIMORE, MD | $12,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| THE PARK SCHOOL | BROOKLANDVILLE, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| GOUCHER COLLEGE | BALTIMORE, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - GREATER MARYLAND CHAPTER | TIMONIUM, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | HEALTHCARE |
| GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC | COLUMBIA, MD | $5,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIAL SERVICE |
| BALTIMORE CLAYWORKS | BALTIMORE, MD | $5,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| HOPEWELL CANCER SUPPORT | BROOKLANDVILLE, MD | $45,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| YOUNG AUDIENCES OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $35,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| THE JEWISH MUSEUM OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $30,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $25,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE | BALTIMORE, MD | $25,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL SERVICESOCIAL SERVICE |
| NAMI MARYLAND | COLUMBIA, MD | $20,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| THE BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM | SANIBEL, FL | $15,000 | 2024 | LEARNING & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH |
| GOUCHER COLLEGE | BALTIMORE, MD | $10,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM | BALTIMORE, MD | $10,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| THE PARK SCHOOL | BROOKLANDVILLE, MD | $10,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - GREATER MARYLAND CHAPTER | TIMONIUM, MD | $10,000 | 2024 | HEALTHCARE |
| GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC | COLUMBIA, MD | $5,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIAL SERVICE |
| BALTIMORE CLAYWORKS | BALTIMORE, MD | $5,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| HOPEWELL CANCER SUPPORT | BROOKLANDVILLE, MD | $50,000 | 2023 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| YOUNG AUDIENCES OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $35,000 | 2023 | EDUCATION |
| THE JEWISH MUSEUM OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $30,000 | 2023 | EDUCATION |
| THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE | BALTIMORE, MD | $25,000 | 2023 | SOCIAL SERVICESOCIAL SERVICE |
| THE PARK SCHOOL | BROOKLANDVILLE, MD | $20,000 | 2023 | EDUCATION |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $20,000 | 2023 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| NAMI MARYLAND | COLUMBIA, MD | $15,000 | 2023 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| THE BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM | SANIBEL, FL | $15,000 | 2023 | LEARNING & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - GREATER MARYLAND CHAPTER | TIMONIUM, MD | $10,000 | 2023 | HEALTHCARE |
| THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM | BALTIMORE, MD | $10,000 | 2023 | SOCIAL SERVICE |
| GOUCHER COLLEGE | BALTIMORE, MD | $10,000 | 2023 | EDUCATION |
EDUCATION
NAMI MARYLAND
$25,000SOCIAL SERVICE
THE BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM
$20,000LEARNING & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
THE PARK SCHOOL
$20,000EDUCATION
GOUCHER COLLEGE
$10,000EDUCATION
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - GREATER MARYLAND CHAPTER
$10,000HEALTHCARE
HOPEWELL CANCER SUPPORT
$47,595SOCIAL SERVICE
YOUNG AUDIENCES OF MARYLAND
$35,000EDUCATION
NAMI MARYLAND
$20,000SOCIAL SERVICE
THE BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM
$15,000LEARNING & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
THE PARK SCHOOL
$10,000EDUCATION
GOUCHER COLLEGE
$10,000EDUCATION
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - GREATER MARYLAND CHAPTER
$10,000HEALTHCARE
YOUNG AUDIENCES OF MARYLAND
$35,000EDUCATION
NAMI MARYLAND
$20,000SOCIAL SERVICE
THE BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM
$15,000LEARNING & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
GOUCHER COLLEGE
$10,000EDUCATION
THE PARK SCHOOL
$10,000EDUCATION
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - GREATER MARYLAND CHAPTER
$10,000HEALTHCARE
THE PARK SCHOOL
$20,000EDUCATION
NAMI MARYLAND
$15,000SOCIAL SERVICE
THE BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM
$15,000LEARNING & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - GREATER MARYLAND CHAPTER
$10,000HEALTHCARE
GOUCHER COLLEGE
$10,000EDUCATION