Max Kagan Family Foundation
The Max Kagan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Auburn, Maine. Its 2024 filing lists 85 grants totaling $313,565, with grant purposes reported as operational support.
Max Kagan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Max Kagan Family Foundation gave $314K across 85 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state New York. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $313,565
- +47.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 85
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,689
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,952,869
- +5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (38 of 84, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Max Kagan Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing names Dr. Candace K. Platz as the contact. Application form and materials, restrictions on awards, and deadlines are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Dr Candace K Platz
Mailing address: PO Box 1240, Auburn, ME 04211
Phone: (207) 576-1170
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Max Kagan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Israel Defense Force ($20K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
412 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 412 grants of 412 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (29%), Massachusetts (15%), Florida (15%), Maine (11%), and California (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 85 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Max Kagan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 38 of 84 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2023) to $314K (2024). In 2024 it made 85 grants totaling $314K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Israel Defense Force New York, NY | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Brooke USA Lexington, KY | Operational Support | $13,750 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah New York, NY | Operational Support | $12,500 |
| Palsskyhope Farmingdale, NY | Operational Support | $11,250 |
| Standwithus Pasadena, CA | Operational Support | $11,000 |
| Foundation Nondualit Lebanon, NJ | Operational Support | $10,465 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribu New York, NY | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzala Ste NY, NY | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Israel (US) Global Humanitarian Aid Inc Beverly Hills, CA | Operational Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,952,869 | $577,273 | $384,887 | $313,565 | 85 | $321,042 | $470,993 | $264,134 |
| 2023 | $3,760,483 | $290,617 | $268,346 | $212,400 | 72 | $217,803 | $200,446 | $240,191 |
| 2022 | $3,738,212 | $335,774 | $336,004 | $255,220 | 92 | $261,282 | $234,542 | $241,169 |
| 2021 | $3,738,442 | $660,491 | $324,280 | $245,615 | 85 | $254,509 | $555,079 | $266,552 |
| 2020 | $3,402,231 | $464,264 | $352,388 | $299,420 | 78 | — | $346,172 | $228,480 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Max Kagan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $264K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. For example, Brooke USA says it supports sustainable equine welfare programs across multiple regions, while Friends of Yad Sarah describes providing services to ill and injured people in Israel. American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports the life-saving efforts of Magen David Adom in Israel. Other 2024 recipients include organizations that describe their work as combating antisemitism and hate, supporting people with Huntington’s disease and their families, and providing social, vocational, and educational connections for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 85 grants totaling $313,565. Awards ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Among the largest grants were $20,000 to Friends of Israel Defense Force, $13,750 to Brooke USA, $12,500 to Friends of Yad Sarah, and $11,250 to Palsskyhope. The listed purpose for these grants was operational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Grossman, Dr. Candace K. Platz, Daniel Kagan, and Nikki Kagan Harishonm as trustees.
Max Kagan Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Candace K. Platz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Grossman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Kagan
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Kagan Harishonm
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Leahgrace Brienna Kayler (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald Striar (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Max Kagan Family Foundation
How much does Max Kagan Family Foundation give each year?
Max Kagan Family Foundation gave $314K across 85 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $212K across 72 grants.
What is Max Kagan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Max Kagan Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,689, across 85 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Max Kagan Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Max Kagan Family Foundation give grants?
Max Kagan Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (11 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Gloucester, MA (7 grants) and Portland, ME (4 grants).
Does Max Kagan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Max Kagan Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (85 of 85) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Max Kagan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Max Kagan Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Israel Defense Force ($20,000), Brooke USA ($13,750) and Friends of Yad Sarah ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Max Kagan Family Foundation?
Max Kagan Family Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $321K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $264K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Max Kagan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Max Kagan Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Max Kagan Family Foundation's EIN?
Max Kagan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6019033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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