The Kahn Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kahn Education Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $152,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$152,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $155,922 the year before.
24% 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 | $149,275 | 35 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $155,922 | 28 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $152,500 | 27 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Kahn Education 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 The Kahn Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $103,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $26,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $25,000 | |
| Tulane University | Support for the business school and newcomb college | $20,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Notre Dame School | Scholarship funds for special needs children | $8,000 |
| Hope Cottage Inc | Education & parenting support for families in need | $7,500 |
| Frontiers of Flight Museum | Support the museum | $7,000 |
| Kera | Educational publictv programs | $6,000 |
| First 3 Years | Support early childhood education programs | $5,000 |
| The Stewpot | Support programsfor the homeless | $5,000 |
| C5 Youth Foundation of Texas | To support the educational programs they provide | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support for their many programs for the blind | $4,000 |
| Individual | Teaching english to immigrants and refugees | $4,000 |
| Parkland Health Foundation | Support for programof providing eye exams and glasses to underserved youth | $3,000 |
| Individual | Operating funds-nurse/family partnership program | $3,000 |
| Oak Hill Academy | Support for their educational programs | $3,000 |
| Commit | Support for public education in dallas | $3,000 |
| Individual | Support for after school care for neglected children | $3,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Tutoring and after school programs in dallas county | $3,000 |
| Metrocrest Services | Support their mission of providing food & financial support to needy | $3,000 |
| Youth Believing in Change | Support their after school & summer tutoring program | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Dallas Public Librar | Support for various library programs | $2,500 |
| Army Scholarship Foundation | Support scholarship program | $2,500 |
| Cancer Support Community N Texas | Funds to support cancer survivors | $2,500 |
| Antaeus Classical Theater | Support of a non profit theatre group | $2,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Training & placing support dogs for vets | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Support medical research for cure for alzheimer's | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Musin | Support educational programs. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sallie A Scanlan
- Erin M Price
- Heather W Wood
- Courtenay S Wood
Questions people ask
Does The Kahn Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kahn Education Foundation give?
$152,500 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Kahn Education Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sallie A Scanlan (Trustee), Erin M Price (Trustee), Heather W Wood (Trustee) and Courtenay S Wood (Trustee).
What does The Kahn Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.