David Kahan Family Foundation
The David Kahan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 41 grants totaling $76,625, including support for organizations in Michigan and New York.
David Kahan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: David Kahan Family Foundation gave $77K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,625
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -19.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,869
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,891
- -26.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (54% 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 David Kahan Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists checks, money orders, or equivalents as the form and materials. It names Jeffrey J Kahan as the contact and reports no restrictions on awards. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey J Kahan
Mailing address: 560 Kirts Blvd Ste 100, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: (248) 362-4666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David Kahan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Farber Hebrew Day School ($15K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
432 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 431 grants of 432 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 38% to recipients in New York. The remaining shares went to California (3%), Illinois (2%), and the District of Columbia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David Kahan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 41 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $190K (2022). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farber Hebrew Day School Southfield, MI | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Bbyo West Bloomfield, MI | General Contribution | $6,250 |
| Allied Jewish Campaign Bloomfield Hills, MI | General Contribution | $6,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Zaka Search Andrescue Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Center Farmington Hills, MI | General Contribution | $4,400 |
| American Friends of New York, NY | General Contribution | $3,600 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Congregation Beth AHM West Bloomfield, MI | General Contribution | $2,825 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution New York, NY | General Contribution | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,891 | $77,910 | $78,570 | $76,625 | 41 | $76,625 | — | $168 |
| 2024 | $3,931 | $72,064 | $77,816 | $73,378 | 51 | $72,742 | $64 | $334 |
| 2023 | $9,683 | $101,200 | $111,595 | $104,928 | 124 | $104,928 | — | $733 |
| 2022 | $20,078 | $130,216 | $192,575 | $190,350 | 157 | $190,350 | — | $1,411 |
| 2021 | $82,437 | $103,000 | $20,563 | $20,563 | 59 | $20,563 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Kahan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $168 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grant record shows support for a range of organizations. Among the grantees, American Friends of describes its mission as educational assistance and Talmud research; the American Society for Yad Vashem says it supports public education about the Holocaust and memorial activities; and Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $76,625. Grants ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median grant of $500. The largest grants included $15,000 to Farber Hebrew Day School, $6,250 to BBYO, $6,000 to Allied Jewish Campaign, and $5,000 each to Friends of Israel Defense Forces and ZAKA Search and Rescue. These grants were listed as general contributions.
The foundation reported 51 grants totaling $73,378 in 2024 and 124 grants totaling $104,928 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey J Kahan as president and Douglas Kahan and Michael Kahan as trustees.
David Kahan Family Foundation is led by Jeffrey J. Kahan, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey J. Kahan
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Douglas Kahan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Kahan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 David Kahan Family Foundation
How much does David Kahan Family Foundation give each year?
David Kahan Family Foundation gave $77K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 51 grants.
What is David Kahan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
David Kahan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,869, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David Kahan Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does David Kahan Family Foundation give grants?
David Kahan Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), West Bloomfield, MI (6 grants), Bloomfield Hills, MI (5 grants) and Farmington Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does David Kahan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David Kahan Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David Kahan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
David Kahan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Farber Hebrew Day School ($15,000), Bbyo ($6,250) and Allied Jewish Campaign ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David Kahan Family Foundation?
David Kahan Family Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David Kahan Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grant record shows support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David Kahan Family Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists checks, money orders, or equivalents as the form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David Kahan Family Foundation's EIN?
David Kahan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3471750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). David Kahan Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-kahan-family-foundation-morg_86c76c4304cc47938bf524405664429f
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