The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation
THE JULIUS AND ANN CAHN MEMORIAL is a private foundation based in Morristown, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports donations to 10 charitable organizations totaling $49,513.
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation gave $97K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,130
- +96.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,472
- +50.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $1,813,270
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation
- 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: 7 Arborview Way, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 885-3664
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (61%), Washington, DC (27%), New Jersey (11%), and Maryland (under 1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving grew 218% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $26K (2023) to $97K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $97,130 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,813,270 | $306,956 | $99,535 | $97,130 | 13 | $97,130 | $126,956 |
| 2024 | $1,514,474 | $282,137 | $51,504 | $49,513 | 10 | $49,513 | $33,486 |
| 2023 | $1,347,364 | $564,495 | $40,534 | $25,727 | 15 | $25,727 | $24,495 |
| 2022 | $964,205 | $207,887 | $33,094 | $30,524 | 16 | $30,524 | $7,887 |
| 2021 | $635,925 | $7,239 | $29,622 | $31,764 | 14 | $28,164 | $7,239 |
| 2020 | $614,057 | $102,994 | $36,145 | $34,610 | 21 | — | $2,994 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations connected with Israel and Jewish communities, media reporting, and other causes. Accuracy in Media describes its own mission as monitoring the accuracy of media reporting and promoting accuracy, fairness, and balance. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $49,513. Grants ranged from $100 to $13,600, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $13,600 to Accuracy in Media, $10,000 to an individual recipient - Central Fund of Isra, and $5,000 each to Friends of the Israel Defense Fund, Jewish Federation of Greater Metrow, Birthright Israel Foundation, and an individual recipient Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 13 grants totaling $97,130.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda Cahn as CEO.
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation is led by Linda Cahn, CEO on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Cahn
CEO
On filings since 2020
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 Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation
How much does The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation give each year?
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation gave $97K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 10 grants.
What is The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,600, and its average grant was $7,472, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation give grants?
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (42%).
Does The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (12 grants).
How large is The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation?
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $307K.
What does The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations connected with Israel and Jewish communities, media reporting, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation?
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 ↑
What is The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation's EIN?
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4498573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 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 April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-julius-and-ann-cahn-memorial-foundation-morg_b0572d43f62a45d59cf2caf9e151f755
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