Kahn Memorial Trust
Kahn Memorial Trust was a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2022 filing states that it transferred its assets to the St. Louis Community Foundation as of December 31, 2022, and terminated operations. The Community Foundation was to continue making gifts to the qualified charities the Trust had previously supported.
Kahn Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Kahn Memorial Trust gave $2.2M across 45 grants in 2023 (avg $49K), mostly in Missouri. 13% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,190,159
- +3584.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 45
- +4.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $48,670
- +3420.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 45, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kahn Memorial Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 828 S Central Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63105-2612
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kahn Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St Louis Community Foundation Inc ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 136 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust was based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its reported 2023 grant dollars were allocated to Missouri recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kahn Memorial Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 45 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $357K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $105 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 84% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $2.2M (2023). In 2023 it made 45 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Community Foundation Inc Saint Louis, MO | Termination and transfer of remaining assets of the Kahn Memorial Trust to a tax-exempt community foundation #43-1758789 | $2,139,246 |
| Jewish Federation STL On File, MO | general | $6,000 |
| Jewish Community Center STL On File, MO | general | $4,880 |
| Temple Emanuel On File, MO | general | $4,500 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra On File, MO | general | $3,500 |
| Repertory Theatre St Louis On File, MO | general | $2,750 |
| Shakespeare Festival STL On File, MO | general | $2,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Washington, DC | general | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council On File, MO | general | $1,625 |
| Scholarship Foundation STL On File, MO | general | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Trust reported that the assets transferred to the St. Louis Community Foundation were valued at $2,139,246 on the transfer date.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $105,919 | $2,240,159 | $2,190,159 | 45 | $2,190,159 | $55,919 | $43,964 |
| 2022 | $695,759 | $77,819 | $61,314 | $59,444 | 43 | $61,314 | $75,949 | $40,829 |
| 2021 | $679,254 | $60,684 | $43,098 | $41,348 | 48 | — | $81,773 | $38,233 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kahn Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2023 — 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 Trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for cultural, community, Jewish, and social-service organizations. For example, the St. Louis Community Foundation describes its mission as promoting charitable giving and helping donors provide for their community and causes they care about. The Jewish Community Relations Council says it works to foster cooperation across communities and promote a just, democratic, and pluralistic society. Other 2023 recipients describe work in areas including food assistance, family services, music access, and stewardship of Forest Park.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the Trust reported 45 grants totaling $2,190,159. The median grant was $1,000; the smallest was $50 and the largest was $2,139,246. The largest grant went to the St. Louis Community Foundation to transfer the Trust’s remaining assets. Other reported grants included $6,000 to Jewish Federation STL, $4,880 to Jewish Community Center STL, $4,500 to Temple Emanuel, and $3,500 to St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. The 2022 filing states that the Community Foundation would make gifts to the recipients previously supported by the Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joel Iskiwitch was listed as trustee on the 2023 filing.
Kahn Memorial Trust is led by Joel Iskiwitch, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Joel Iskiwitch
Trustee
On filings since 2021
18 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $50K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $50K, to Joel Iskiwitch (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Kahn Memorial Trust
How much does Kahn Memorial Trust give each year?
Kahn Memorial Trust gave $2.2M across 45 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $59K across 43 grants.
What is Kahn Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
Kahn Memorial Trust's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $48,670, across 45 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kahn Memorial Trust that year got $357K on average.
Where does Kahn Memorial Trust give grants?
Kahn Memorial Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were On File, MO (38 grants) and Saint Louis, MO (3 grants).
Does Kahn Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Kahn Memorial Trust's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (7 grants).
Who are Kahn Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
Kahn Memorial Trust's largest 2023 grantees include St Louis Community Foundation Inc ($2,139,246), Jewish Federation STL ($6,000) and Jewish Community Center STL ($4,880), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Kahn Memorial Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for cultural, community, Jewish, and social-service organizations. For example, the St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kahn Memorial Trust?
The Trust made 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 ↑
How much is Kahn Memorial Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Kahn Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $44K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kahn Memorial Trust's EIN?
Kahn Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6373252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does Kahn Memorial Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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