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Cahn Fund For Social Change Inc. 802 74c21 is a private corporation based in CONCORD, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Merrill Lynch Trust Company. It holds total assets of $423K. Annual income is reported at $258K. Total assets have decreased from $805K in 2010 to $568K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Cahn Fund For Social Change Inc. 802 74c21 has made 61 grants totaling $255K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $86K in 2021 to $168K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $15K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cahn Fund For Social Change Inc. 802 74c21 primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 61 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC, NY.
Cahn Fund For Social Change Inc. 802 74c21 has distributed a total of $255K across 61 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $15K.
Cahn Fund For Social Change Inc. 802 74c21 typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cahn Fund For Social Change Inc. 802 74c21 is headquartered in CONCORD, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Laura Cahn | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patrick M Cahn | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marjorie E Cahn | CLERK | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$97K
Total Assets
$568K
Fair Market Value
$639K
Net Worth
$568K
Grants Paid
$80K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$33K
Total: $469K
Total Grants
61
Total Giving
$255K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| State VoicesGENERAL | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Rideshare 2 Vote AwareGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Our Sister'S School IncGENERAL | New Bedford, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Showing Up For Racial Justice Education FundGENERAL | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Welcome BlanketGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Student Clinic For Immigration JusticeGENERAL | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Trevor Project IncGENERAL | West Hollywood, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| National Celiac AssociationGENERAL | Newton, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| The Feels FoundationGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| T'RuahGENERAL | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| American Foundation For Suicide PreventionGENERAL | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| See A New Sun FoundationGENERAL | Littleton, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Community CooksGENERAL | Somerville, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| WgbhGENERAL | Boston, MA | $750 | 2023 |
| University Of Massachusetts AmherstGENERAL | Amherst, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Beth El TempleGENERAL | Belmont, MA | $400 | 2023 |
| Southwest Indian FundGENERAL | Gallup, NM | $200 | 2023 |
| Children'S Law Center Of MaGENERAL | Lynn, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Abby'S HouseGENERAL | Worcester, MA | N/A | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood League Of Ma IncGENERAL | Boston, MA | $15K | 2021 |
| Children'S Trust FundGENERAL | Boston, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| African Community Education (Ace)GENERAL | Worcester, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| Bard College Prison InitiativeGENERAL | Annandaleonhudson, NY | $6K | 2021 |
| Alliance For YouthGENERAL | Great Falls, MT | $5K | 2021 |
| The Greenlining InstituteGENERAL | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| ProgeorgiaGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2021 |
| Pa VoiceGENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2021 |
| Worcester Chamber Music SocietyGENERAL | Worcester, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Boston Debate LeagueGENERAL | Boston, MA | $2K | 2021 |