Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc
Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc is a private foundation based in Concord, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in multiple states, including organizations whose stated missions include civic engagement, human rights, education, community-based organizations, and employment skills for people with disabilities.
Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc at a glance
In short: Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc gave $184K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Texas. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,920
- +131.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,360
- +68.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,070
- Total assets
- $422,740
- -25.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (12 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 634 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742-3619
Phone: (609) 274-7882
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rideshare 2 Vote Aware ($52K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 96 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Texas (28%), New York (21%), California (19%), Massachusetts (12%), and Pennsylvania (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 22 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 116% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 694% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2020) to $184K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare 2 Vote Aware Dallas, TX | General | $52,000 |
| Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund Oakland, CA | General | $35,000 |
| Showing up for Racial Justice Inc (Surjedorg) Buffalo, NY | General | $20,000 |
| T'ruah New York, NY | General | $17,500 |
| Friends Select Schoolorg Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Our Sister's School Inc New Bedford, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Student Clinic for Immigration Justice Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| The Feels Foundation Seattle, WA | General | $5,000 |
| Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation Seattle, WA | General | $5,000 |
| Colaborativa La Milpa Asheville, NC | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $422,740 | $49,406 | $194,290 | $183,920 | 22 | $183,920 | $39,712 | $26,494 |
| 2024 | $567,624 | $15,838 | $97,177 | $79,594 | 16 | $79,594 | — | $32,561 |
| 2023 | $648,963 | $3,006 | $96,500 | $84,200 | 19 | $84,200 | $325 | $33,319 |
| 2022 | $742,476 | $43,561 | $107,601 | $85,000 | 16 | $85,000 | $25,438 | $41,326 |
| 2021 | $806,497 | $287,378 | $104,123 | $86,150 | 23 | — | $269,405 | $37,726 |
| 2020 | $623,242 | $48,416 | $93,371 | $72,600 | 18 | — | $27,645 | $39,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, RideShare2Vote Aware says its mission is to promote civic engagement and increase voter participation, particularly among youth and registered non-voters. T’ruah says it organizes and trains Jewish clergy and amplifies their voices on human rights concerns. Our Sisters’ School describes its work as educating and empowering economically disadvantaged girls in the New Bedford area. Colaborativa La Milpa says it supports community-based organizations’ capacity and sustainability.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $183,920. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $52,000, with a median of $2,070. The largest awards included $52,000 to RideShare2Vote Aware, $35,000 to Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund, $20,000 to Showing Up for Racial Justice Inc, and $17,500 to T’ruah. Other grants included $10,000 each to Friends Select School, Our Sisters’ School, and Student Clinic for Immigration Justice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Laura Cahn as president, Patrick M Cahn as treasurer, and Marjorie E Cahn as clerk.
Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc is led by Amy Laura Cahn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Laura Cahn
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie E. Cahn
Clerk
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick M. Cahn
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc
How much does Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc give each year?
Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc gave $184K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 16 grants.
What is Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc's typical grant size?
Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,070, and its average grant was $8,360, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc give grants?
Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc's top state is Texas, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc's largest grantees?
Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Rideshare 2 Vote Aware ($52,000), Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund ($35,000) and Showing up for Racial Justice Inc (Surjedorg) ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc?
Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc reported $423K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, RideShare2Vote Aware says its mission is to promote civic engagement and increase voter participation, particularly among youth and registered non-voters. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc's EIN?
Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3555694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Cahn Fund for Social Change Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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