Cahn Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cahn Family Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $559,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$559,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$13.2 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2024 was up from $545,000 the year before.
2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $555,000 | 43 | $10.6 million |
| 2023 | $545,000 | 49 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $559,000 | 41 | $13.2 million |
How to apply
Cahn Family 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 Cahn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 38 | $521,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans | For general purposes of grantee | $100,000 |
| Preservation Hall Foundation | For general purposes of grantee | $50,000 |
| Jewish Children's Regional Service | For general purposes of grantee | $35,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana | For general purposes of grantee | $30,000 |
| St George's Episcopal School | For general purposes of grantee | $30,000 |
| Urj Henry S Jacobs Camp | For general purposes of grantee | $30,000 |
| City Park Conservancy | For general purposes of grantee | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School | For general purposes of grantee | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater New Orleans | For general purposes of grantee | $25,000 |
| Shakespeare Festival at Tulane | For general purposes of grantee | $20,000 |
| New Orleans Center for Creative Arts | For general purposes of grantee | $15,000 |
| Chabad-Lubavitch of Louisiana | For general purposes of grantee | $12,000 |
| Museum of Southern Jewish Experience | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| Slater Torah Academy | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| St Bernard Project | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| The Historic New Orleans Collection | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| Family Justice Center | For general purposes of grantee | $8,000 |
| Hillel Foundation of New Orleans | For general purposes of grantee | $7,000 |
| Prospect New Orleans | For general purposes of grantee | $7,000 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Kidsmart | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Louisiana SPCA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| National World War II Museum | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Teaching Responsible Earth Education | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| The Ella Project | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Tulane Jewish Studies | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Yaya Inc | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Project | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Wwoz | For general purposes of grantee | $4,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America | For general purposes of grantee | $3,000 |
| Louisiana Endowment Humanities | For general purposes of grantee | $3,000 |
| Mino Foundation | For general purposes of grantee | $3,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | For general purposes of grantee | $3,000 |
| The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival & Foundation | For general purposes of grantee | $3,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | For general purposes of grantee | $2,000 |
| Preservation Resource Center | For general purposes of grantee | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James L Cahn
- Richard M Cahn
Questions people ask
Does Cahn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cahn Family Foundation give?
$559,000 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Cahn Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James L Cahn (Director) and Richard M Cahn (Director).
What does Cahn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.