The Kalan Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kalan Foundation is a private foundation in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,800 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$53,800
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $65,000 the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 | $64,000 | 23 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 24 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $53,800 | 25 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey M Kalan 1434 Soapstone Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 642-4295 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What The Kalan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $18,500 |
| New York | 4 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $2,100 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jafco | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Finca | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Hunger Project | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Sayagyiu U Bakhin Memorial Trust | Charitable | $3,000 |
| SPLC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Philabundance | Charitable | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Freedom From Religion Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ibis Friends of Veterans | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kate Svitek Memorial Fdn | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bridelwild Trails Assoc | Charitable | $500 |
| Folds of Honor | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of WLRN | Charitable | $500 |
| Gladwyne Fire Co | Charitable | $500 |
| Mutual Beneificial Society of SS Salvatore | Charitable | $500 |
| Pediatric AIDS Coalition | Charitable | $500 |
| The Kind Kitchen | Charitable | $500 |
| Whyy | Charitable | $500 |
| Kenwood PTA | Charitable | $200 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey M Kalan
Questions people ask
Does The Kalan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kalan Foundation give?
$53,800 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kalan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey M Kalan (Trustee).
What does The Kalan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and faith communities.