The Kahn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kahn Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$40,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$814,293
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $40,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,000 | 9 | $774,081 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 9 | $814,293 |
How to apply
The Kahn Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Kahn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $13,000 |
| New York | 4 | $12,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whittingham Cancer Center | Research | $12,000 |
| The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute | Research | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Research | $5,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Cope Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Research | $1,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | Research | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Kahn
- Suzanne D Kahn
- Jeffrey R Kahn
- Laura M Kahn
Questions people ask
Does The Kahn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kahn Foundation give?
$40,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Kahn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert H Kahn (Trustee), Suzanne D Kahn (Trustee), Jeffrey R Kahn (Trustee) and Laura M Kahn (Trustee).
What does The Kahn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and health.