Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc
Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In filing year 2026, it reported 11 grants totaling $126,274, all for general charitable purposes.
Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc gave $126K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $126,274
- +252.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,479
- +252.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,130
- Total assets
- $1,069,903
- +18.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2025 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Central Park W Apt 16J, New York, NY 10023-7209
Phone: (212) 307-5245
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Children's Museum of Manhattan ($55K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 97 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2026 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 1% to Connecticut, and less than 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $9K repeat.
- 45% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 289% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2025) to $214K (2022). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum of Manhattan New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $54,500 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Ackerman Institute for the Family Therapy New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Horace Mann School Bronx, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $8,844 |
| Carnegie Hall New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $6,130 |
| Washington Market School New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Kent School Kent, CT | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| The Museum of the Moving Image Queens, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Pianosonoma Newton Highlands, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,069,903 | $101,334 | $131,809 | $126,274 | 11 | $128,999 | $98,424 | $44,711 |
| 2025 | $902,322 | $67,610 | $41,058 | $35,815 | 11 | $38,390 | $59,892 | $42,143 |
| 2024 | $908,694 | $42,638 | $110,501 | $105,460 | 14 | $107,935 | $35,222 | $44,913 |
| 2023 | $952,622 | $103,338 | $198,110 | $185,939 | 28 | $188,314 | $88,792 | $51,386 |
| 2022 | $1,267,286 | $285,481 | $218,530 | $213,828 | 33 | $216,103 | $278,504 | $59,216 |
| 2021 | $1,121,976 | $78,919 | $92,475 | $84,723 | 20 | — | $68,141 | $45,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants included support for a children’s museum, schools, museums, performing arts organizations, and a family therapy institute.
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan describes its mission as stewarding early childhood and helping young children grow and develop. Horace Mann School says it prepares a diverse community of students to lead great and giving lives. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across times and cultures to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas. Kent School says it educates students intellectually, socially, ethically, and spiritually so they can contribute to the common good.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $126,274. Grants ranged from $300 to $54,500, with a median grant of $6,130. Listed grants were for general charitable purposes.
The largest grants were $54,500 to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, $25,000 to the Metropolitan Opera, $15,000 to Ackerman Institute for the Family Therapy, $10,000 to Horace Mann School, and $8,844 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other grants included $6,130 to Carnegie Hall, $4,000 to Washington Market School, $1,000 each to Kent School and the Museum of the Moving Image, $500 to Pianonosoma, and $300 to NY Botanical Garden.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Thomas Kahn as president and Andrew Kahn as treasurer.
Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Kahn, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Thomas Kahn
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Kahn
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc
How much does Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc give each year?
Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc gave $126K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $36K across 11 grants.
What is Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $6,130, and its average grant was $11,479, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc that year got $750 on average.
Where does Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc give grants?
Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Children's Museum of Manhattan ($54,500), Metropolitan Opera ($25,000) and Ackerman Institute for the Family Therapy ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc?
Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for a children’s museum, schools, museums, performing arts organizations, and a family therapy institute. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2025 IRS filing 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 Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc's EIN?
Michele & Thomas Kahn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4049922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Michele & Thomas 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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