Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc
Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, including organizations connected with the University of Minnesota and performing arts, as well as organizations working in areas such as parks, geographic knowledge, children’s learning, and juvenile justice.
Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,564,930
- -7.3% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $43,366
- -45.5% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $41,681
- -43.2% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $1,685
- -97.7% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Phyllis & Donald 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: 115 West Island Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1509
Phone: (612) 378-2591
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 165 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Reported 2022 grantees include organizations based in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, as well as organizations based in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
76%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 45 of 59 grantees (76%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $929. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 19% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $71K (2022). In 2022 it made 59 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $36,000 |
| Schubert Club Saint Paul, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| The Arts Partnership St. Paul, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| American Humanist Association Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| American Lung Association Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| American Red Cross NW Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,564,930 | $43,366 | $1,685 | — | — | — | $41,681 | $77,729 |
| 2022 | $1,688,682 | $79,614 | $74,860 | $71,000 | 59 | $72,875 | $73,379 | $81,625 |
| 2021 | $1,574,898 | $41,624 | $72,353 | $66,650 | 48 | — | $34,046 | $67,141 |
| 2020 | $1,175,139 | $133,711 | $68,426 | $63,250 | 58 | — | $126,285 | $71,989 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $78K 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 foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its reported 2022 grants show support for a range of organizations. The University of Minnesota Foundation describes its work as stewarding University donors’ assets. The Arts Partnership says it serves four performing arts organizations and supports shared care of the Ordway Center facility. Other 2022 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern national parks, geographic knowledge, social justice for women and families, children’s learning, and limiting the imprisonment of children.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $71,000, an average of about $1,203 per grant. Notable reported grants included $36,000 to the University of Minnesota Foundation and $2,000 to The Arts Partnership. The foundation also reported $500 grants to each of the National Park Foundation, National Geographic Society, National Council of Jewish Women, Minnesota Children’s Museum, National Parks Conservation Association, and Juvenile Justice Advocates International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Phyllis Kahn was listed as president/secretary on the 2023 filing.
Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc is led by Phyllis Kahn, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Phyllis Kahn
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc
How large is Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc?
Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $43K.
What does Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its reported 2022 grants show support for a range of organizations. The University of Minnesota Foundation describes its work as stewarding University donors’ assets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phyllis & Donald 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 ↑
Where does Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc make grants?
Reported 2022 grantees include organizations based in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, as well as organizations based in Washington, DC.
How much is Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $78K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc's EIN?
Phyllis & Donald Kahn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4054239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Phyllis & Donald 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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