Marion Kane Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Marion Kane Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ashland, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$542,396
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,000 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $49,000 | 15 | $344,953 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 20 | $330,744 |
| 2025 | $51,000 | 16 | $542,396 |
How to apply
Marion Kane Family Foundation 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 Marion Kane Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $23,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU | Civil liberties | $10,000 |
| Daniel's Table | Food insecurity | $5,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Abortion safety | $5,000 |
| WGBH | Public radio | $5,000 |
| About Fresh | Boston food and food desert areas | $3,000 |
| Mass Immigrant and Refugee Coalition | Support for immigrants and refugees | $3,000 |
| Project Hope | Women and family out of poverty | $3,000 |
| Center for Jewish History | Libraries and programs | $2,000 |
| Project Just Because | Food and clothing | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Food help | $2,000 |
| Individual | Boston help for jews in need | $2,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Native american support | $2,000 |
| Community Savings | Local food help | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Global medical needs | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Women's health care | $2,000 |
| Women's Bar Association | Legal help | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Kane
- Allen Bourque
- Myla Green
Questions people ask
Does Marion Kane Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marion Kane Family Foundation Inc give?
$51,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Marion Kane Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Kane (Chief Executive Officer), Allen Bourque (Director) and Myla Green (Secretary).
What does Marion Kane Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and human services.