I Kaufman Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £250 – £2,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout I Kaufman Charitable Trust
The I Kaufman Charitable Trust, established in 1969, is a trustee-led philanthropy that provides modest donations to educational and needy organisations and individuals worldwide. Its core mission is alleviating hardship among the disadvantaged and advancing educational opportunities. The Trust operates with a pragmatic, responsive philosophy, prioritising direct charitable expenditure over formal strategies or measurable outcomes. It absorbs its own overheads to maximise funds for beneficiaries. The Trust embodies personal stewardship and maintains privacy by not disclosing recipient case studies in public filings.
What I Kaufman Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports a broad spectrum of causes, including project funding, educational grants, general hardship relief, and core costs for small to medium organisations or individuals experiencing disadvantage. There are no narrow thematic restrictions, allowing global responsiveness to needs as they arise, from grassroots efforts to personal support. The Trust does not favour specific programmes or locations, making it a quietly generalist funder emphasising philanthropic flexibility. Its funding can be directed towards a wide range of activities, from educational initiatives to direct hardship relief, both at the organisational and individual level.
Who can apply
The Trust supports organisations and individuals worldwide, with a preference for smaller entities. There are no formal restrictions on legal entity type, income size, or geography. The Trust is open to both registered charities and unregistered groups, as well as individuals facing hardship. Its focus is on those who are disadvantaged or in need of educational support. However, the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Approaches must be made directly to trustees via letter, post, or personal introduction.
What I Kaufman Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust has no formal exclusions, strategic boundaries, or open calls. It does not favour specific programmes or locations, and there are no narrow thematic restrictions. The Trust operates with complete discretion.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides one-off grants for project costs, core costs, and hardship relief. It does not accept unsolicited applications but welcomes direct approaches from charities and individuals via letter, post, or personal introduction.
How much does I Kaufman Charitable Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to I Kaufman Charitable Trust
I Kaufman Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with I Kaufman Charitable Trust.
- 2Find open funders. Shortlist similar funders you can approach.
- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does I Kaufman Charitable Trust provide?
I Kaufman Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £250 - £2,000.
Where does I Kaufman Charitable Trust fund charities?
I Kaufman Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does I Kaufman Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
I Kaufman Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from I Kaufman Charitable Trust?
I Kaufman Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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