The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation
The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. Its reported 2025 grants supported the University of Michigan, a congregation, and a Jewish federation.
The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation at a glance
In short: The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation gave $10.0M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $3.3M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,043,000
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,347,667
- +95.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $102,590,587
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2301 W Big Beaver Rd 750, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: (248) 781-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Michigan ($10.0M). Together the top 3 received $10.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 75 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation gives
- Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 183% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.5M (2022) to $13.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $10.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Pavilion Project Gifts-Construction Me Furnishing | $10,000,000 |
| Congregation Tchiyah Oak Park, MI | General Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | General Charitable Support | $18,000 |
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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 | $102,590,587 | $21,545,122 | $10,341,476 | $10,043,000 | 3 | $10,119,576 | $21,328,609 | $5,541,191 |
| 2024 | $91,386,941 | $4,437,608 | $14,232,693 | $13,700,083 | 8 | $13,783,854 | $4,202,881 | $5,887,771 |
| 2023 | $101,182,026 | $4,178,827 | $11,228,252 | $10,560,000 | 11 | $10,633,231 | $3,421,955 | $7,785,546 |
| 2022 | $108,231,451 | $13,134,148 | $7,025,425 | $6,466,435 | 23 | $6,476,079 | $13,005,813 | $6,943,919 |
| 2021 | $102,122,728 | $4,220,646 | $7,741,658 | $7,292,281 | 30 | — | $4,101,073 | $6,158,033 |
| 2020 | $105,643,740 | $3,464,616 | $6,858,049 | $6,599,739 | 16 | — | $3,460,243 | $6,277,236 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.5M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a university, a congregation, and a Jewish federation. The University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 3 grants totaling $10,043,000. The grants ranged from $18,000 to $10,000,000, with a median of $25,000. In 2024, it reported 8 grants totaling $13,700,083; in 2023, it reported 11 grants totaling $10,560,000.
The largest 2025 grant was $10,000,000 to the University of Michigan for “Pavilion Project gifts—construction and furnishing.” The foundation also gave $25,000 to Congregation T’chiyah for general charitable support and $18,000 to the Jewish Federation of Ann Arbor for general charitable support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lawrence A. Wolfe as president and trustee, Patrice Aaron as vice president and trustee, and Arthur Weiss as secretary and treasurer.
The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation is led by Lawrence A. Wolfe, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence A. Wolfe
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Aaron
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Weiss
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation
How much does The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation give each year?
The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation gave $10.0M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13.7M across 8 grants.
What is The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation's typical grant size?
The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $3,347,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation give grants?
The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants).
Does The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation?
The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation reported $102.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a university, a congregation, and a Jewish federation. The University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation's EIN?
The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2712361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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