The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial
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 at a glance
In short: The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial gave $50K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 80% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,513
- +92.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,951
- +188.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,514,474
- +12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (8 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial
- 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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Accuracy in Media ($14K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (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 (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 10 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy in Media Washington, DC | Donation | $13,600 |
| Shurat Hadin - Central Fund of Isra Woodmere, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Fund New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrow Whippany, NJ | Donation | $5,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Widow Childrens Fund of the PBA New York, NY | Donation | $3,600 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | Donation | $1,800 |
| MFJC Mt Freedom, NJ | Donation | $413 |
| US Holocaust Museum Annapolis Junction, MD | Donation | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shurat Hadin - Central Fund of Isra, and $5,000 each to Friends of the Israel Defense Fund, Jewish Federation of Greater Metrow, Birthright Israel Foundation, and Boys Town Jerusalem.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda Cahn as CEO.
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial is led by Linda Cahn, CEO on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Cahn
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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
How much does The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial give each year?
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial gave $50K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 15 grants.
What is The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial's typical grant size?
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,951, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial give grants?
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial's largest grantees?
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial's largest 2024 grantees include Accuracy in Media ($13,600), Shurat Hadin - Central Fund of Isra ($10,000) and Friends of the Israel Defense Fund ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial?
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $282K.
What does The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial 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?
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's EIN?
The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4498573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Julius and Ann Cahn Memorial accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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