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The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation

Preselected recipients only Troy, Michigan · EIN 382712361

The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation is a private foundation in Troy, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.0 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $10.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $13.7 million 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$10.6 million11$119 million
2023$13.7 million8$118 million
2024$10.0 million3$117 million

How to apply

The D Dan and Betty Kahn 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan3$10.0 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Pavilion project gifts-construction me furnishing$10.0 million
Congregation Tchiyah
Oak Park, MI
General charitable support$25,000
Jewish Federation of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
General charitable support$18,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation give?

$10.0 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence A Wolfe (President / Trustee), Patrice Aaron (Vice President / Trustee) and Arthur Weiss (Secretary / Treasurer).

What does The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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