Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6869254 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$185K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradles to Crayons | Newtonville, MA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Housing Families Inc | Malden, MA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Huntington Theater Company | Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Learning Ally | Princeton, NJ | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic Violence | Waltham, MA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Peer Health Exchange | Oakland, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 826 Boston | Roxbury, MA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Boothbay Sea & Science Center | East Boothbay, ME | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| One Can Help Inc | Waban, MA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $166,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542309349100324
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6869254
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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