Kahn Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6718867 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$831K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$19.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $35,000.
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
55% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, NY | Unrestricted | $286,500 |
| Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $205,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Marks School | Southborough, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Brigham Women's Hospital Development Office | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $39,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Historic New England | Haverhill, MA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Museum of African American History | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Washington Square Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Angell Memorial Animal Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Chamber Music Society | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Collegiate School | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kids Cooking for Life | Larkspur, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Isabella Gardner Museum | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Yydc Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Asia Society | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Manhatten Theatre Club | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $831,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $820,500 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349100928
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6718867
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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