S Kann Sons Foundation Inc
S Kann Sons Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It made 15 grants totaling $127,500 in filing year 2025, with recipients largely in Washington, DC.
S Kann Sons Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: S Kann Sons Foundation Inc gave $128K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in District of Columbia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,500
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,500
- +36.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,317,614
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to S Kann Sons Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists no specific form and no deadline. It says awards have no restrictions except that recipients must meet IRS Code section 501(c)(3) standards. The filing names Kay Stevens as the person to contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Kay Stevens
Mailing address: 5331 Chamberlin Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 652-2482
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who S Kann Sons Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home ($25K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 153 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC; 8% went to Maryland, 4% to Pennsylvania, 4% to Florida, and 2% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is S Kann Sons Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $128K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home Washington, DC | To be used by the charitable organization as desired. | $25,000 |
| DC History Center Washington, DC | To be used by the charitable organization as desired. | $20,000 |
| Bread for the City Washington, DC | To be used by the charitable organization as desired. | $10,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | To be used by the charitable organization as desired. | $10,000 |
| Food and Friends Washington, DC | To be used by the charitable organization as desired. | $10,000 |
| Martha's Table Washington, DC | To be used by the charitable organization as desired. | $10,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen Washington, DC | To be used by the charitable organization as desired. | $10,000 |
| A Wider Circle Kensington, MD | To be used by the charitable organization as desired. | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | To be used by the charitable organization as desired. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency Pittsburgh, PA | To be used by the charitable organization as desired. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,317,614 | $80,103 | $131,716 | $127,500 | 15 | $127,500 | $80,103 | $125,062 |
| 2024 | $1,369,227 | $30,734 | $122,243 | $118,500 | 19 | $118,500 | $30,734 | $115,236 |
| 2023 | $1,460,736 | $80,283 | $100,200 | $97,000 | 18 | $97,000 | $80,283 | $95,766 |
| 2022 | $1,480,653 | $74,916 | $102,241 | $98,500 | 47 | $98,500 | $74,916 | $91,360 |
| 2021 | $1,507,978 | $27,854 | $109,987 | $107,000 | 54 | $107,000 | $27,854 | $105,079 |
| 2020 | $1,590,111 | $46,747 | $83,451 | $80,200 | 46 | — | $46,747 | $82,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, S Kann Sons Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address food access, poverty relief, housing and services for people experiencing homelessness, education, family support, and services for older adults. For example, Martha’s Table describes its work as supporting children, families, and communities through education, healthy food, and family supports; Miriam’s Kitchen describes its mission as ending chronic homelessness in Washington, DC; and Iona Senior Services says it supports people as they experience aging through education, advocacy, and community-based services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $127,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest listed awards included $25,000 to Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home and $20,000 to DC History Center. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to Bread for the City, Capital Area Food Bank, Food and Friends, Martha’s Table, and Miriam’s Kitchen. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to A Wider Circle, Doctors Without Borders, Jewish Social Service Agency, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and So Others Might Eat.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kay B Stevens as president and Lee B Burgunder, B Britten Harter, and Samuel T Stevens III as directors.
S Kann Sons Foundation Inc is led by Kay B. Stevens, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kay B. Stevens
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lee B. Burgunder
Director
1st Vice President & Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
B. Britten Harter
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Samuel T. Stevens III
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: B. Bernei Burgunder Jr. (2020) — 2nd Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 S Kann Sons Foundation Inc
How much does S Kann Sons Foundation Inc give each year?
S Kann Sons Foundation Inc gave $128K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $119K across 19 grants.
What is S Kann Sons Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
S Kann Sons Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,500, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does S Kann Sons Foundation Inc give grants?
S Kann Sons Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (10 grants).
Does S Kann Sons Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on S Kann Sons Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Be Used by the Charitable Organization as Desired." (15 grants).
Who are S Kann Sons Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
S Kann Sons Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home ($25,000), DC History Center ($20,000) and Bread for the City ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is S Kann Sons Foundation Inc?
S Kann Sons Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does S Kann Sons Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address food access, poverty relief, housing and services for people experiencing homelessness, education, family support, and services for older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from S Kann Sons Foundation Inc?
The filing lists no specific form and no deadline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is S Kann Sons Foundation Inc's EIN?
S Kann Sons Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0794594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). S Kann Sons Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/s-kann-sons-foundation-inc-morg_4044e423faf4407daf8d2373f8a65bf3
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