Max Kagan Family Foundation
Historical FunderAuburn, Maine · EIN 01-6019033 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$197K
Organizations funded75
Typical grant$1,800
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DR CANDACE K PLATZ |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1240, AUBURN ME 04211 |
| Phone | 2075761170 |
| CANDYPLATZ@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
88% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pals Skyhope | Farmingdale, NY | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Angels for Angels | Seattle, WA | Operational support | $11,600 |
| Maine Jewish Museum | Portland, ME | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Tucson Jewish Museum | Tucson, AZ | Operational support | $7,500 |
| Maine Holocaust & Human Rights | Augusta, ME | Operational support | $7,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Operational support | $5,500 |
| Temple Shalom Synagogue | Auburn, ME | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Riding to the Top | Windham, ME | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Etz Chaim | Portland, ME | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Fed of Collier County | Naples, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Arts Naples | Naples, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Museum & Cohen Center | Naples, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Naples, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Starability Foundation | Naples, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Dignity Matters | Westborough, MA | Operational support | $4,250 |
| The Open Door | Gloucester, MA | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Beverly Bootstraps | Beverly, MA | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Wellspring House | Gloucester, MA | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Care of Life | Bonita Springs, FL | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Greater Andro Humane Society | Lewiston, ME | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohiim | Wellesley, MA | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Charles River School | Dover, MA | Operational support | $3,900 |
| Western Maine Center for Children | Carrabassett Valley, ME | Operational support | $3,600 |
| Jewish Family Serv of Nj | Florham Park, NJ | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Brookeusa | Lexington, KY | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Collier Senior Center | Naples, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | New York, NY | Operational support | $2,600 |
| Huntingtons Disease Soc of Amer | Gloucester, MA | Operational support | $2,600 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Fed of S Palm Beach County | Boca Raton, FL | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Livingston, NJ | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Freeport Rotary | Freeport, ME | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Baker Senior Center Naples | Naples, FL | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Arva Institute | Newton Centre, MA | Operational support | $2,100 |
| Bella's Promise | Boca Raton, FL | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Cjp Massachusetts | Boston, MA | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Gulf Shore Playhouse | Naples, FL | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | Operational support | $1,800 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Operational support | $1,800 |
| Univ of Miami Hillel | Coral Gables, FL | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Friends of Israel Defense | New York, NY | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Backyard Growers | Gloucester, MA | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Generous Growers | Gloucester, MA | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Cape Ann Museum | Gloucester, MA | Operational support | $1,050 |
| Univ of Miami Hurricane Club | Coral Gables, FL | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Truly All Cats Pet Rescue | Lake Worth, FL | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Neve Michael Village | Pembroke Pines, FL | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | New York, NY | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Camp Agassiz | Framingham, MA | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Stand With US | Pasadena, CA | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Soc | Phoenix, AZ | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Jgive | Lakewood, NJ | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | Warrington, PA | Operational support | $750 |
| Last Stop Horse Rescue | Gainsville, GA | Operational support | $750 |
| One More Chance (Cats) | St George, UT | Operational support | $600 |
| Chabad of St George & S Utah | St George, UT | Operational support | $600 |
| Chowdy Foundation | Winnetka, IL | Operational support | $600 |
| Bu Hillel House | Boston, MA | Operational support | $500 |
| Tilton School | Tilton, NH | Operational support | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 75 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,900 | 75 |
| 2024 | $313,565 | 85 |
| 2023 | $212,400 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602459349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6019033
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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