Cagan Foundation
Cagan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Skokie, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $380K. Net investment income was $202K.
Cagan Foundation at a glance
In short: Cagan Foundation gave $380K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $380,000
- +110.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,333
- +145.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $2,533,586
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cagan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Midwest Refuah Health ($225K). Together the top 6 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 27 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cagan Foundation gives
- Giving grew 375% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 344% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2021) to $380K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Refuah Health Chicago, IL | General Operating Purposes | $225,000 |
| Chabad of South Orlando Orlando, FL | General Operating Purposes | $50,000 |
| Congregation Atereth Yehoshua Chicago, IL | General Operating Purposes | $35,000 |
| Congregation BHH Kesser Maariv AL Skokie, IL | General Operating Purposes | $35,000 |
| SPCA Florida Lakeland, FL | General Operating Purposes | $25,000 |
| Chicago Center for Torah and Chesed Lincolnwood, IL | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,533,586 | $915,609 | $406,329 | $380,000 | 6 | $380,000 | $202,415 | $110,449 |
| 2023 | $2,016,773 | $800,852 | $192,220 | $180,600 | 7 | $180,600 | $29,357 | $77,285 |
| 2022 | $1,399,852 | $127,817 | $144,340 | $122,950 | 8 | $122,950 | $29,325 | $73,608 |
| 2021 | $1,416,398 | $104,174 | $94,074 | $80,000 | 6 | $80,000 | $90,116 | $78,769 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cagan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cagan Foundation is led by Jeffrey Cagan, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Cagan
President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Gottesman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Cagan
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cagan Foundation
How much does Cagan Foundation give each year?
Cagan Foundation gave $380K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $181K across 7 grants.
What is Cagan Foundation's typical grant size?
Cagan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $63,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cagan Foundation give grants?
Cagan Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Cagan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cagan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cagan Foundation's largest grantees?
Cagan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Midwest Refuah Health ($225,000), Chabad of South Orlando ($50,000) and Congregation Atereth Yehoshua ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cagan Foundation?
Cagan Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $380K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Cagan Foundation's EIN?
Cagan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4009868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Cagan Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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