Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Great Neck, NY EIN: 46-1584780

Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Great Neck, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $196K.

Key facts about Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc

EIN: 46-1584780
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $196,261
Grants made (2024): 25
Average grant: $7,850
Median grant: $500
New grantees (estimate): 52% first-time grantees (13 of 25, 2024)
Primary geography: New York (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc's 25 itemized 2024 grants were New York (94%) and New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Great Neck, NY (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

52%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 13 of 25 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $14K. How we count

Medians: $100 first-time, $3K repeat.

24% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$196K

+18.2% YoY

Grant Count

+38.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-14.9% YoY

About Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $184K (94%)

New Jersey $11K (5%)

Florida $1K (1%)

Tennessee $50 (0%)

Virginia $25 (0%)

Share of all 25 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Massachusetts New Jersey New York Tennessee Virginia

Cities

Great NeckNew YorkBrooklynMedfordScarsdaleLong Island CityMemphisArlingtonFlushingHicksvilleLake SuccessLakewoodLakewookMelvilleSurfsideTempleWest OrangeYonkers

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

73 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Iranian American Jewish Federation ($130,500), Abraham Spirit Inc ($18,000), Chabad of Great Neck ($11,420).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
IRANIAN AMERICAN JEWISH FEDERATION Great Neck, NY	GENERAL DONATION	$130,500
ABRAHAM SPIRIT INC Brooklyn, NY	GENERAL DONATION	$18,000
CHABAD OF GREAT NECK Great Neck, NY	GENERAL DONATION	$11,420
BETH HADASSAH SYNAGOGUE Great Neck, NY	GENERAL DONATION	$9,700
CHABAD OF MEDFORD Medford, NJ	GENERAL DONATION	$8,600
SHAI Great Neck, NY	GENERAL DONATION	$5,200
KEFAR YELADIM ORGANIZATION Brooklyn, NY	GENERAL DONATION	$3,600
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SOROKA MEDICAL CENT Scarsdale, NY	GENERAL DONATION	$2,325
American Friends of Tsfat West Orange, NJ	GENERAL DONATION	$2,000
WIZO New York, NY	GENERAL DONATION	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Robert Kahen	President	1	—
Simone Kahen	Vice President	1	—
Robyn Sheeryn Kahen	Sec'y/TREASURER	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc?

Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Great Neck, NY. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc operate?

Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Virginia.

What size grants does Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc awarded 25 grants totaling $196K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc's EIN?

Robert & Simone Kahen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1584780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.