Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc is a private foundation in Concord, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $183,920 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,070 and the largest $52,000. 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$183,920
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,070
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$497,819
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $79,594 the year before.
68% 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 | $79,594 | 16 | $639,208 |
| 2024 | $183,920 | 22 | $497,819 |
How to apply
Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc 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 Fund for Social Change Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $52,000 |
| New York | 4 | $39,250 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $22,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $13,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,140 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare 2 Vote Aware | General | $52,000 |
| Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund | General | $35,000 |
| Showing Up for Racial Justice Inc (Surjedorg) | General | $20,000 |
| T'ruah | General | $17,500 |
| Friends Select Schoolorg | General | $10,000 |
| Our Sister's School Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Student Clinic for Immigration Justice | General | $10,000 |
| The Feels Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Colaborativa la Milpa | General | $5,000 |
| Sister Song | General | $2,140 |
| Sansorg Sans Institute | General | $2,000 |
| STEM Nola | General | $2,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Afsp) | General | $1,500 |
| Abortion Liberation Fundorg | General | $1,500 |
| Mighty Writersorg | General | $1,500 |
| Studio in the Woodsorg | General | $1,500 |
| Wbur | General | $1,000 |
| Restoration Project Inc | .general | $500 |
| Scholarship Fund of Concord Carlisleorg | General | $500 |
| Bard College Prison Initiative | General | $250 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General | $30 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Laura Cahn
- Patrick M Cahn
- Marjorie E Cahn
Questions people ask
Does Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc give?
$183,920 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,070.
Who runs Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Laura Cahn (President), Patrick M Cahn (Treasurer) and Marjorie E Cahn (Clerk).
What does Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.