Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation
Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation is a private foundation, based in Holmdel, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $358K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $29K.
Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation at a glance
In short: Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation gave $47K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,000
- -55.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,875
- -38.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $358,000
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland State University ($15K). Together the top 8 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 527% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2019) to $106K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Donor Advisor Fund Malibu, CA | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Site Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Berkshire Humane Society Inc Pittsfield, MA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Berkshire Music School Pittsfield, MA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Berkshire Grown Great Barrington, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Roots Rising Pittsfield, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Community Access to Arts Great Barrington, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358,000 | $30,038 | $51,768 | $47,000 | 8 | $50,532 | $28,802 | — |
| 2024 | $381,437 | $29,889 | $128,350 | $105,500 | 11 | $122,362 | $23,901 | $23,215 |
| 2023 | $479,898 | $124,480 | $73,401 | $48,500 | 10 | $66,700 | $117,779 | $23,882 |
| 2022 | $428,819 | $37,438 | $69,383 | $45,000 | 9 | $63,200 | $31,255 | $28,295 |
| 2021 | $460,764 | $40,611 | $71,396 | $46,500 | 10 | — | $34,177 | $31,094 |
| 2020 | $491,549 | $37,957 | $76,888 | $48,500 | 14 | — | $31,769 | $28,625 |
| 2019 | $530,480 | $39,980 | $78,009 | $45,000 | 8 | — | $33,571 | $30,134 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keith S. Emerling
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$13K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Susan C. Emerling
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$13K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Susan C Emerling (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation
How much does Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation give each year?
Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation gave $47K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $106K across 11 grants.
What is Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation's typical grant size?
Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $5,875, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation give grants?
Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (32%) and California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, MA (3 grants) and Great Barrington, MA (2 grants).
Does Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation's largest grantees?
Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland State University ($15,000), Donor Advisor Fund ($11,000) and Site Santa Fe ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation?
Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation reported $358K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What is Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation's EIN?
Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-7043271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 12, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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