Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $185,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$185,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $166,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $166,000 | 9 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $185,000 | 12 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Esther B Kahn Charitable 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 Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $140,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cradles to Crayons | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Housing Families Inc | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Huntington Theater Company | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Learning Ally | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic Violence | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Peer Health Exchange | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 826 Boston | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Boothbay Sea & Science Center | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| One Can Help Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Abati
- Richard J Eckstein
- Jessica L Lambert
Questions people ask
Does Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation give?
$185,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristin Abati (Trustee), Richard J Eckstein (Trustee) and Jessica L Lambert (Trustee).
What does Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.