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Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Choate Hall Stewart. It holds total assets of $5.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. Total assets have grown from $3.7M in 2011 to $4.9M 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 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $616K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $210K in 2022 to $166K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $240K distributed across 13 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $25K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New Jersey, California, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 25 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.
Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NJ, CA.
Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $616K across 33 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $25K.
Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is Grant applications are reviewed once a year, the deadline for submission is Decemeber 31st.. The maximum amount of each grant is $15,000. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Esther B Kahn Charitable Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard J Eckstein | Trustee | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Kristin Abati | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jessica L Lambert | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$231K
Total Assets
$4.9M
Fair Market Value
$4.9M
Net Worth
$4.9M
Grants Paid
$166K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$111K
Distribution Amount
$227K
Total: $4.8M
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$616K
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradles To CrayonsGeneral Operating Support | Newtonville, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Housing Families IncGeneral Operating Support | Malden, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Women'S Lunch PlaceGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Perkins School For The BlindGeneral Operating Support | Watertown, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Huntington Theater CompanyGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Learning AllyGeneral Operating Support | Princeton, NJ | $20K | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGeneral Operating Support | New York, NY | $15K | 2024 |
| Wade Institute For Science EducationGeneral Operating Support | Quincy, MA | $8K | 2024 |
| Boothbay Sea & Science CenterGeneral Operating Support | East Boothbay, ME | $8K | 2024 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic ViolenceGeneral Operating Support | Waltham, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Partners For Youth With DisabilitiesGeneral Operating Support | Somerville, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Peer Health ExchangeGeneral Operating Support | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| One Can Help IncGeneral Operating Support | Waban, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Thrive ScholarsGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |