Grants paid in 2025
17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew UniversityNew York, NY | Program support | $125K |
| Cancer Research InstituteNew York, NY | Program support | $125K |
| Fisher Cetner for Alzheimer Research FoundationNew York, NY | Program support | $125K |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of ScienceNew York, NY | Program support | $85K |
| Valley of the Sun JCCScottsdale, AZ | Program support | $50K |
| New Israel FundPhiladelphia, PA | Program support | $25K |
| American Friends of Parents CircleNew York, NY | Program support | $25K |
| T'ruahNew York, NY | Program support | $25K |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeNew York, NY | Program support | $20K |
| HiasSilver Spring, MD | Program support | $20K |
| Workers CircleNew York, NY | Program support | $10K |
| NPR FoundationWashington, DC | Program support | $10K |
| Israel Pef Endowments FundsNew York, NY | Program support | $10K |
| Good People FundMilburn, NJ | Program support | $5,000 |
| Encounter ProgramsNew York, NY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Friends of RootsEncino, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
By state: New York 10 · Arizona 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1 · California 2
About this foundation
Merle S Cahn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, administered in care of Charles Vetzner, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Merle S Cahn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Merle S Cahn Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $675K across 17 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Merle S Cahn Foundation give?
New York (10 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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