Max Kagan Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Max Kagan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Auburn, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $313,565 in 85 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$313,565
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $212,400 the year before.
58% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $212,400 | 72 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $313,565 | 85 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Candace K Platz PO Box 1240, Auburn, ME 04211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 576-1170, candyplatz@gmail.com |
What Max Kagan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $90,250 |
| Massachusetts | 22 | $48,350 |
| Florida | 18 | $47,800 |
| Maine | 11 | $33,000 |
| California | 4 | $32,500 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $31,465 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $13,750 |
| Arizona | 2 | $7,200 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Israel Defense Force | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Brooke USA | Operational support | $13,750 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | Operational support | $12,500 |
| Palsskyhope | Operational support | $11,250 |
| Standwithus | Operational support | $11,000 |
| Foundation Nondualit | Operational support | $10,465 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Operational support | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribu | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzala | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Israel (US) Global Humanitarian Aid Inc | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Israel-American Council (Iac) | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Maine Jewish Museum | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowments Inc | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Operational support | $9,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Operational support | $8,200 |
| The Good People Fund | Operational support | $6,400 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater N | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Susan Curtis Foundation | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Operational support | $5,500 |
| Jewish Philanthropies of South | Operational support | $5,400 |
| Artis Naples | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Etz Chaim Synagogue | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center | Operational services | $5,000 |
| Temple Shalom Synagogue Ctr Address | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Huntington's Disease Society of America | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Leket Israel | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Starability Foundation | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Backyard Growers | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Cafe of Life | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Charles River School | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm | Operational support | $3,000 |
| St Matthew's House | Operational support | $3,000 |
| The Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Wellspring House | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Holocaust and Human Rights Center | Operational support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Grossman
- Dr Candace K Platz
- Daniel Kagan
- Nikki Kagan Harishonm
Questions people ask
Does Max Kagan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Max Kagan Family Foundation give?
$313,565 in tax year 2024, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Max Kagan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Grossman (Trustee), Dr Candace K Platz (Trustee), Daniel Kagan (Trustee) and Nikki Kagan Harishonm (Trustee).
What does Max Kagan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.