M B Kahn Foundation Inc
M B Kahn Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbia, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in South Carolina.
M B Kahn Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: M B Kahn Foundation Inc gave $101K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. 62% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,529
- +56.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,467
- +45.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $356,445
- +16.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (18 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (93% 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 M B Kahn Foundation 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: Post Office Box 1608, Columbia, SC 29202
Phone: (803) 736-3325
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M B Kahn Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Musc Children's Hospital Fund ($25K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 134 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 6% to North Carolina, and 1% to Georgia. Virginia accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is M B Kahn Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 29 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 34% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 700% of 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 $47K (2023) to $101K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Musc Children's Hospital Fund Charleston, SC | General Use | $25,300 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation Beaufort, SC | General Use | $19,200 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank Columbia, SC | General Use | $7,500 |
| MTC Foundation Columbia, SC | General Use | $5,800 |
| Dorchester Economic Development Corporation Summerville, SC | General Use | $5,500 |
| Central SC Committee of 100 Columbia, SC | General Use | $5,174 |
| Central Carolina Community Foundation Columbia, SC | General Use | $5,000 |
| Neresa Greenville, NC | General Use | $5,000 |
| Charleston Southern University North Charleston, SC | General Use | $2,500 |
| Southern Carolina Regional Alliance Hampton, SC | General Use | $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 | $356,445 | $153,574 | $102,517 | $100,529 | 29 | $100,919 | $2,011 | $14,422 |
| 2024 | $305,487 | $153,340 | $65,426 | $64,312 | 27 | $64,587 | $2,501 | $14,679 |
| 2023 | $217,223 | $100,705 | $48,194 | $47,180 | 25 | $47,180 | $705 | $10,644 |
| 2022 | $164,712 | $150,019 | $94,212 | $93,412 | 30 | $93,412 | $19 | $6,386 |
| 2021 | $108,905 | $73,034 | $79,037 | $78,254 | 23 | — | $27 | $6,576 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M B Kahn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K 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 areas including health, food assistance, economic development, education, arts and culture, and community services. For example, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation says it provides resources to help Beaufort Memorial Hospital meet community health needs, while Harvest Hope Food Bank says its mission is to eliminate hunger and food insecurity in South Carolina. Dorchester Economic Development Corporation describes its mission as supporting business growth and retention and preparing the community for the future. Charleston Southern University says it promotes academic excellence in a Christian environment.
Other supported organizations describe work in hands-on learning, preserving Columbia’s Congaree Vista arts and entertainment district, youth education and career readiness, and higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $100,529. Grants ranged from $150 to $25,300, with a median of $1,100. The largest reported awards included $25,300 to MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund, $19,200 to Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation, $7,500 to Harvest Hope Food Bank, and $5,800 to MTC Foundation. Other notable awards were $5,500 to Dorchester Economic Development Corporation, $5,174 to Central SC Committee of 100, and $5,000 each to Central Carolina Community Foundation and NERESA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan B Kahn as president and Charles Kahn, Bill Neely, and Bob Chisholm as directors.
M B Kahn Foundation Inc is led by Alan B. Kahn, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan B. Kahn
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Neely
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Chisholm
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Kahn
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
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 M B Kahn Foundation Inc
How much does M B Kahn Foundation Inc give each year?
M B Kahn Foundation Inc gave $101K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 27 grants.
What is M B Kahn Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
M B Kahn Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,100, and its average grant was $3,467, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M B Kahn Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does M B Kahn Foundation Inc give grants?
M B Kahn Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (9 grants), Beaufort, SC (2 grants) and Orangeburg, SC (2 grants).
Does M B Kahn Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M B Kahn Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M B Kahn Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
M B Kahn Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Musc Children's Hospital Fund ($25,300), Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation ($19,200) and Harvest Hope Food Bank ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is M B Kahn Foundation Inc?
M B Kahn Foundation Inc reported $356K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does M B Kahn Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, food assistance, economic development, education, arts and culture, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M B Kahn Foundation 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 M B Kahn Foundation Inc's EIN?
M B Kahn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6024465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does M B Kahn Foundation 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 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). M B Kahn Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m-b-kahn-foundation-inc-morg_487087b9ceb74452bc17a874b34e0004
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