Robert S and Louise S Kahn Foundation
The Robert S and Louise S Kahn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2001 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.5M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$699K
-8.9% YoY
Grant Count
29
+7.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-15.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants to support general funds and specific program initiatives across its focus areas.
Grant Range
$600–$152,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Ohio
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $15,500,487
- Total Revenue: $678,556
- Total Expenses: $938,755
- Investment Income and Dividends: $451,489
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
The foundation's assets have remained relatively stable, with total assets of approximately $15.5 million as of the most recent filing.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,500,487 | $15,760,686 | $13,373,313 |
| Revenue | $678,556 | $3,328,397 | $609,893 |
| Expenses | $938,755 | $941,024 | $1,082,147 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $715,909 | $778,913 | $893,966 |
| Net Investment Income | $575,062 | $3,209,869 | $497,989 |
| Distributable Amount | $827,966 | $716,423 | $787,863 |
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
114 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Robert J. Lally – President (8 hours/week, $23,000 compensation)
- Nicole Lally – Treasurer (4 hours/week, $10,000 compensation)
- Amy L. Lally – Vice President (0 hours/week, no compensation)
Contact Information:
- Address: 5700 Corporate Drive, Suite 800, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5851
- Telephone: 412-367-8190
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE LALLY | TREASURER | 8 | $27,573 |
| ROBERT J LALLY | PRESIDENT | 4 | $16,573 |
| AMY L LALLY | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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