Cahn Family Foundation
The Cahn Family Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in Louisiana in 1957 and recognized as tax-exempt since August 1953. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the foundation operates as a family philanthropic organization providing grants to nonprofit organizations across multiple regions of the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.9M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$559K
+2.6% YoY
Grant Count
41
-16.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+22.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cahn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $569K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds the general purposes of its grantees. Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
- Family services and child welfare
- Religion and Judaism
Grantmaking
The foundation made 42 grants in 2023, with total giving of $559,000 in the most recent filing period. Typical award amounts range from $1,000 to $200,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. locations and states, including:
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Massachusetts
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Washington, D.C.
Specific cities receiving support include Boston, Metairie, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Utica, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $9,555,540
- Total Revenue: $1,027,673
- Total Expenses: $653,848
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $135,378
- Investment income and dividends: $206,045
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $9,901,055
The foundation operates with zero employees and is staffed by uncompensated directors.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,901,055 | $9,555,540 | $9,181,715 |
| Revenue | $1,041,797 | $1,027,673 | $354,788 |
| Expenses | $696,282 | $653,848 | $671,391 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $559,000 | $545,000 | $555,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $934,678 | $785,055 | $183,642 |
| Distributable Amount | $568,520 | $540,084 | $545,697 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans ($100,000), Preservation Hall Foundation ($50,000), Jewish Children's Regional Service ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHABAD-LUBAVITCH OF LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $12,000 |
| CITY PARK CONSERVANCY NEW ORLEANS, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $25,000 |
| COMMITTEE FOR ACCURACY IN MIDDLE EAST REPORTING IN AMERICA BOSTON, MA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $5,000 |
| FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER NEW ORLEANS, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $8,000 |
| HILLEL FOUNDATION OF NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $7,000 |
| JEWISH CHILDREN'S REGIONAL SERVICE METAIRIE, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $35,000 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL METAIRIE, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $25,000 |
| JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA METAIRIE, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $30,000 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS METAIRIE, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $25,000 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS METAIRIE, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James L. Cahn — Director (uncompensated)
- Richard M. Cahn — Director (uncompensated); also serves as President of the Sac Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES L CAHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD M CAHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 52005 New Orleans, LA 70152-2005
Telephone: 504-525-6101
EIN: 72-6020106
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cahn Family Foundation fund?
The foundation funds the general purposes of its grantees. Primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services • Family services and child welfare • Religion and Judaism
How do I apply for a grant from Cahn Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 42 grants in 2023, with total giving of $559,000 in the most recent filing period. Typical award amounts range from $1,000 to $200,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans: $125,000 • Jewish Children's Regional Service: $35,000 • St Georges Episcopal School: $30,000 The foundation supports general purposes of its grantees rather than project-specific funding.
Where does Cahn Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. locations and states, including: • Louisiana • Mississippi • Massachusetts • New York • Pennsylvania • Washington, D.C. Specific cities receiving support include Boston, Metairie, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Utica, and Washington.
What size grants does Cahn Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Cahn Family Foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $559K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Cahn Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cahn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $569K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cahn Family Foundation's EIN?
Cahn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6020106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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