Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $255,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $62,000. 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$255,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$62,000
- Assets$23.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $207,600 the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.6 million | 18 | $21.2 million |
| 2023 | $207,600 | 23 | $22.8 million |
| 2024 | $255,000 | 21 | $23.6 million |
How to apply
Wolf Kahn 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 8 | $106,500 |
| New York | 8 | $78,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Studio Center | Wolf kahn - emily mason fellowship fund and emergency gift | $62,000 |
| American Academy of Arts and Letters | Support for artist fees | $15,000 |
| Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Inc | Summer exhibition | $15,000 |
| Nxthvn | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University | Artist residency for hugh hayden | $15,000 |
| Smack Mellon Studios Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Woonasquatucket Valley Community Build in | Residency program support | $15,000 |
| ART21 Inc | Education and public programs | $10,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum | Julia chiang exhibition | $10,000 |
| Sandglass Center for Puppetry and Theater | Festival and exhibition funding | $10,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Art links | $10,000 |
| The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum and Foundation | Learning through art | $10,000 |
| Triangle Arts Association | Residencies and public programs | $10,000 |
| Grid Books | Publication funding | $7,500 |
| In-Sight Photograpy Project | Operating support | $7,500 |
| The Current | Public gallery programs | $7,500 |
| New England Youth Theatre Inc | Scenic design education programming | $6,000 |
| Theatre Adventure Inc | Summer immersive arts program | $6,000 |
| The Marlboro Foundation | Marlboro studio school | $5,000 |
| The Vermont Arts Council | To support the congressional arts competition | $2,500 |
| The Aspen Institute | Artist-endowed foundations initiative- deai consortium | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mara Williams
- Ellen McCulloch-Lovell
- David Kapp
- Dean Nicyper
- Bo Foard
- Cecily Kahn
- Robert A Mandell
- Lydia Gordon Peabody
- Michael Rubenstein
Questions people ask
Does Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc give?
$255,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mara Williams (Chair), Ellen McCulloch-Lovell (President), David Kapp (Treasurer) and Dean Nicyper (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.