The Kalan Foundation
Historical FunderGladwyne, Pennsylvania · EIN 54-6588338 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JEFFREY M KALAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1434 SOAPSTONE ROAD, GLADWYNE PA 19035 |
| Phone | 6106424295 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
64% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jafco | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Finca | Washington, DC | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Hunger Project | New York, NY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Sayagyiu U Bakhin Memorial Trust | Shelbourne, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Splc | Montgomery, PA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Freedom From Religion Foundation | Madison, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ibis Friends of Veterans | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kate Svitek Memorial Fdn | Ambler, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bridelwild Trails Assoc | Gladwyne, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of Wlrn | Miami, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Gladwyne Fire Co | Gladwyne, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Mutual Beneificial Society of Ss Salvatore | Norristown, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Pediatric AIDS Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| The Kind Kitchen | North Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Whyy | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Kenwood PTA | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $200 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center | Juno Beach, FL | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,800 | 25 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $64,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622249349100307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6588338
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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