Kahn Memorial Trust
The Kahn Memorial Trust is a private foundation established through a significant estate gift. The trust supports philanthropic initiatives, with particular emphasis on medical research and community foundation partnerships.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+3584.4% YoY
Grant Count
45
+4.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+3420.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust focuses on supporting medical research and advancing scientific discovery. Research on brain metastases and cancer-related conditions represents a key area of interest.
Grantmaking
The trust has demonstrated support for medical research initiatives. Notable grants have supported cancer research, including funding for research on brain metastases conducted through academic medical institutions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust has a significant presence in San Diego, California, where a major portion of its assets were directed to support community philanthropic work.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The trust received a transformative $100 million gift from the estate of Jay Kahn, which was directed to the San Diego Foundation in 2023. This represents a historic contribution to organized philanthropy in the San Diego region.
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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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include St Louis Community Foundation Inc ($2,139,246), Jewish Federation STL ($6,000), Jewish Community Center STL ($4,880).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation On File, MO | general | $1,000 |
| Clayton Community Foundation On File, MO | general | $1,000 |
| Channel 9 PBS On File, MO | general | $1,000 |
| Crown Center On File, MO | general | $1,000 |
| Evans Scholarship Foundation On File, MO | general | $250 |
| Food Outreach On File, MO | general | $250 |
| Forest Park Forever On File, MO | general | $1,000 |
| HIAS On File, NY | general | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Museum St Louis On File, MO | general | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Center STL On File, MO | general | $4,880 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Iskiwitch | Trustee | 18 | $50,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In February 2023, the San Diego Foundation received a $100 million bequest from the estate of Jay Kahn. This gift was characterized as historic and transformative for the foundation's capacity to serve the San Diego community. The trust has also supported medical research awards, including recognition for research focused on brain metastases at academic medical centers.
METAvivor Award to Support Kahn\u2019s Research on Brain Metastases | MyYSMFrequently Asked Questions
What does Kahn Memorial Trust fund?
The trust focuses on supporting medical research and advancing scientific discovery. Research on brain metastases and cancer-related conditions represents a key area of interest.
How do I apply for a grant from Kahn Memorial Trust?
The trust has demonstrated support for medical research initiatives. Notable grants have supported cancer research, including funding for research on brain metastases conducted through academic medical institutions.
Where does Kahn Memorial Trust make grants?
The trust has a significant presence in San Diego, California, where a major portion of its assets were directed to support community philanthropic work.
What size grants does Kahn Memorial Trust award?
In 2023, Kahn Memorial Trust awarded 45 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $49K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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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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