L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-3218481
Foundation Overview
Based in Marquette, MI, L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation has awarded 163 grants totaling $1,226,831 to organizations in Michigan. Individual grants range from $500 to $55,000, with a median award of $4,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 20 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Marquette (91%), Big Bay (5%), Negaunee (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 43% growth trend over 6 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (52%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | $9,000 | Big Bay, MI, US | Children's Summer Camp | 2023 |
| Cancer Care Of Marquette County | $2,500 | Ishpeming, MI, US | Child Cancer Patient Care | 2023 |
| City Of Marquette Police | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Two Police Liason Officers | 2023 |
| Father Marquette Catholic Academy | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Scholaship Awards | 2023 |
| Liberty Childrens Art Project | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Summer Art Camp | 2023 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Jj Packs Program | 2023 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Coats For Kids Program | 2023 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | 2023 Project Graduation | 2023 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $54,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Scholarship Awards | 2023 |
| Marquette City Band | $2,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Children's Concerts | 2023 |
| Marquette Junior Hockey Corp | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Defray Costs For Low Income Families | 2023 |
| Marquette Little League | $15,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Baseball Field Restoration | 2023 |
| The Womens Center | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Youth Assistance | 2023 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Courtyard | 2023 |
| Northwoods Airlifeline | $25,000 | Kingsford, MI, US | Transportation For Children/plane | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Cheer Club Donation | 2023 |
| Superior Arts Youth Theater | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Aid To Low Income Children | 2023 |
| Superior String Alliance Inc | $2,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Ssa Summer Music Camp | 2023 |
| Up Childrens Therapy | $1,000 | Negaunee, MI, US | Speech Therapy Summer Program | 2023 |
| Upper Peninsula Children's Museum | $4,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Virtual Adventures Program | 2023 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | $9,000 | Big Bay, MI, US | Childrens Camp Therapy Sessions | 2022 |
| City Of Marquette Police Department | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Two Police Liason Officers | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Marquette County | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Playground For All | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Marquette County | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Playground For All Transportation | 2022 |
| Father Marquette Catholic Academy | $500 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2022 |
| Liberty Childrens Art Project | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Childrens Art Camp | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Project Graduation | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $7,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Lyceum Program | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Coats For Kids Project | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Courtyard | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Jj Packs Program | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $55,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $6,500 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Auditorium Equipment | 2022 |
| Marquette Junior Hockey Corp | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Assistance For House League Families | 2022 |
| Marquette Symphony Orchestra | $2,500 | Marquette, MI, US | Children's Concert In May 2022 | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Cheer Club | 2022 |
| Superior Arts Youth Theater | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Assistance To Low Income Children | 2022 |
| Superior String Alliance | $2,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Ssa Summer Music Camp | 2022 |
| The Womens Center | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Youth Assistance | 2022 |
| Up Childrens Therapy | $1,000 | Negaunee, MI, US | Speech Therapy Summer Program | 2022 |
| Upper Peninsula Children's Museum | $4,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Second Thursday Program And Hands On Museum | 2022 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | $9,000 | Big Bay, MI, US | Childrens Camp Therapy Sessions | 2022 |
| City Of Marquette Police Department | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Two Police Liason Officers | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Marquette County | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Playground For All | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Marquette County | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Playground For All Transportation | 2022 |
| Father Marquette Catholic Academy | $500 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2022 |
| Liberty Childrens Art Project | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Childrens Art Camp | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Project Graduation | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $7,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Lyceum Program | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Coats For Kids Project | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Courtyard | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Jj Packs Program | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $55,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $6,500 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Auditorium Equipment | 2022 |
| Marquette Junior Hockey Corp | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Assistance For House League Families | 2022 |
| Marquette Symphony Orchestra | $2,500 | Marquette, MI, US | Children's Concert In May 2022 | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Cheer Club | 2022 |
| Superior Arts Youth Theater | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Assistance To Low Income Children | 2022 |
| Superior String Alliance | $2,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Ssa Summer Music Camp | 2022 |
| The Womens Center | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Youth Assistance | 2022 |
| Up Childrens Therapy | $1,000 | Negaunee, MI, US | Speech Therapy Summer Program | 2022 |
| Upper Peninsula Children's Museum | $4,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Second Thursday Program And Hands On Museum | 2022 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | $9,000 | Big Bay, MI, US | Childrens Camp Therapy Sessions | 2022 |
| City Of Marquette Police Department | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Two Police Liason Officers | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Marquette County | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Playground For All | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Marquette County | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Playground For All Transportation | 2022 |
| Father Marquette Catholic Academy | $500 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2022 |
| Liberty Childrens Art Project | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Childrens Art Camp | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Project Graduation | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $7,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Lyceum Program | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Coats For Kids Project | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Courtyard | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Jj Packs Program | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $55,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $6,500 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Auditorium Equipment | 2022 |
| Marquette Junior Hockey Corp | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Assistance For House League Families | 2022 |
| Marquette Symphony Orchestra | $2,500 | Marquette, MI, US | Children's Concert In May 2022 | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Cheer Club | 2022 |
| Superior Arts Youth Theater | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Assistance To Low Income Children | 2022 |
| Superior String Alliance | $2,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Ssa Summer Music Camp | 2022 |
| The Womens Center | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Youth Assistance | 2022 |
| Up Childrens Therapy | $1,000 | Negaunee, MI, US | Speech Therapy Summer Program | 2022 |
| Upper Peninsula Children's Museum | $4,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Second Thursday Program And Hands On Museum | 2022 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | $8,000 | Big Bay, MI, US | Childrens Camp Therapy Sessions | 2021 |
| City Of Marquette Police Department | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Two Police Liason Officers | 2021 |
| Father Marquette Catholic Academy | $1,125 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2021 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Project Graduation | 2021 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $13,200 | Marquette, MI, US | 12th Grade Scholarships | 2021 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $14,875 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2021 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $6,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Coats For Kids Project | 2021 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Courtyard | 2021 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Jj Packs Program | 2021 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $55,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $7,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Auditorium Video Equipment | 2021 |
| Marquette Junior Hockey Corp | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Assistance For House League Families | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $7,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Cheer Club | 2021 |
| Superior Arts Youth Theater | $4,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Assistance To Low Income Children | 2021 |
| The Womens Center | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Youth Assistance | 2021 |
| Upper Peninsula Children's Museum | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Second Thursday Program | 2021 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | $8,000 | Big Bay, MI, US | Childrens Camp Therapy Sessions | 2020 |
| City Of Marquette Police Department | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Two Police Liason Officers | 2020 |
| Father Marquette Catholic Academy | $500 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2020 |
| Liberty Childrens Art Project | $1,500 | Marquette, MI, US | Childrens Art Camp | 2020 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Project Graduation | 2020 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $21,000 | Marquette, MI, US | 12th Grade Scholarships | 2020 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $16,000 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2020 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Graveraet School Cafeteria Courtyard Project | 2020 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,200 | Marquette, MI, US | Coats For Kids Project | 2020 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Courtyard | 2020 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Jj Packs Program | 2020 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $25,800 | Marquette, MI, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $2,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Auditorium Steinway Piano | 2020 |
| Marquette Beautification & Restoration Committee | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Production Of Graffiti Video And Other Community Efforts | 2020 |
| Marquette City Band | $2,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Support Of Winter & Spring Concerts | 2020 |
| Marquette County Historical Society | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | The Great Outdoors Exhibit | 2020 |
| Marquette Junior Hockey Corp | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Assistance For House League Families | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Cheer Club | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $4,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Purchase Of Convection Oven | 2020 |
| Superior Arts Youth Theater | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Assistance To Low Income Children | 2020 |
| Superior String Alliance | $2,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Scholarships For Marquette Youth Music Education Camp | 2020 |
| The Womens Center | $5,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Youth Assistance | 2020 |
| Upper Peninsula Children's Museum | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Line-up Together Time Program | 2020 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | $3,000 | Big Bay, MI, US | Therapy Camp | 2018 |
| City Of Marquette Police Department | $10,000 | Marquette, MI, US | School Liason/youth Services Officer Program | 2018 |
| Father Marquette Catholic School | $1,800 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2018 |
| Liberty Childrens Art Project | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Childrens Arts Education | 2018 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $3,700 | Marquette, MI, US | We The People Program | 2018 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $2,500 | Marquette, MI, US | Project Graduation | 2018 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $36,000 | Marquette, MI, US | 12th Grade Scholarships | 2018 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $17,200 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2018 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Graveraet School Cafeteria Project | 2018 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Coats For Kids Project | 2018 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Courtyard | 2018 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $4,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Jj Packs Program | 2018 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Refurbishment Of Steinway Piano At Kaufman Auditorium | 2018 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $4,131 | Marquette, MI, US | Motivational Speaker | 2018 |
| Marquette Junior Hockey Corp | $4,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Financial Assistance For House League Families | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Meals For Needy Children | 2018 |
| Superior Arts Youth Theater | $2,500 | Marquette, MI, US | Technical Staff For Four Productions | 2018 |
| The Womens Center | $2,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Assistance To Victims Of Domestic Violence | 2018 |
| Upper Peninsula Children's Museum | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Toddler Maker Exhibit | 2018 |
| Upper Peninsula Children's Museum | $600 | Marquette, MI, US | Paint Baraga Avenue Fest | 2018 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | $3,000 | Big Bay, MI, US | Therapy Camp | 2017 |
| City Of Marquette Police Department | $10,000 | Marquette, MI, US | School Liason/youth Services Officer Program | 2017 |
| Father Marquette Catholic School | $1,700 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2017 |
| Liberty Childrens Art Project | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Childrens Arts Education | 2017 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $3,700 | Marquette, MI, US | We The People Program | 2017 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $2,500 | Marquette, MI, US | Project Graduation | 2017 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $35,000 | Marquette, MI, US | 12th Grade Scholarships | 2017 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $18,400 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2017 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $20,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Cafeteria Project | 2017 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Coats For Kids Project | 2017 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Kaufman Courtyard | 2017 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $4,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Jj Packs Program | 2017 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Security Cameras | 2017 |
| Marquette City Band | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Childrens Concerts | 2017 |
| Marquette First Robotics Team Cold Logic | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Tools And Materials For Robotics Instruction And Competition | 2017 |
| Marquette Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Childrens Concert | 2017 |
| Marquette Womens Center | $2,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Counseling And Advocacy For Children In The Shelter | 2017 |
| North Star Public School Academy | $1,400 | Marquette, MI, US | 8th Grade Scholarships | 2017 |
| North Star Public School Academy | $1,500 | Marquette, MI, US | 12th Grade Scholarships | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Clothing For Needy Children | 2017 |
| Upper Peninsula Children's Museum | $1,000 | Marquette, MI, US | Improvements To Museum Intercom System | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-3218481 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | FIRST BANK 1502 W WASHINGTON Marquette, MI 49855-0000 |
Key People (10)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Peter Kaufman |
|---|---|
| Secretary/tr | Kenneth J Seavoy |
| Trustee | Audrey Kaufman |
| Trustee | Ann Jordan |
| Trustee | Garrett Kaufman |
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