The Kagan Family Foundation Inc
The Kagan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $397K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K.
The Kagan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kagan Family Foundation Inc gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,632
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,632
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,632
- Total assets
- $397,488
- -31.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Kagan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was See Attachment ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 55 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Kagan Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2024) to $114K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment Various, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Activities | $43,632 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $397,488 | $-118,810 | $43,732 | $43,632 | 1 | $43,632 | $335 |
| 2023 | $580,030 | $-116,182 | $80,086 | $79,986 | 1 | $79,986 | $1,602 |
| 2022 | $756,298 | $-74,373 | $114,810 | $114,246 | 1 | $114,246 | — |
| 2021 | $945,481 | $-94,679 | $102,271 | $102,271 | 27 | $102,271 | $8,413 |
| 2020 | $1,142,431 | $115,086 | $63,023 | $62,748 | 25 | — | $1,180 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kagan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $335 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kagan Family Foundation Inc is led by Meir Kagan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meir Kagan
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gitty Kagan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Israel Werdyger
Treasurer
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 Kagan Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Kagan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kagan Family Foundation Inc gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 1 grant.
How large is The Kagan Family Foundation Inc?
The Kagan Family Foundation Inc reported $397K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $335 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Kagan Family Foundation Inc operate?
The Kagan Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, New York.
What is The Kagan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kagan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4430732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Kagan Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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