Private foundation · EIN 52-0794594 · Chevy Chase, Maryland

S Kann Sons Company Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $128K total, median $5,000. 13% of grants stayed in Maryland. Stated restrictions: None- except must meet irs standards of irs code sec. 501(c)(3)

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$128K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MD
13%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

No specific form Contact: Kay Stevens, 5331 Chamberlin Road, Chevy Chase, MD, 3016522482 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: None- except must meet irs standards of irs code sec. 501(c)(3)

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt HomeWashington, DCTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$25K
DC History CenterWashington, DCTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$20K
Bread for the CityWashington, DCTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$10K
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$10K
Food and FriendsWashington, DCTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$10K
Martha's TableWashington, DCTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$10K
Miriam's KitchenWashington, DCTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$10K
A Wider CircleKensington, MDTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$5,000
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$5,000
Jewish Social Service AgencyPittsburgh, PATo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DCTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$5,000
So Others Might EatGoldenrod, FLTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$5,000
Iona Senior ServicesWashington, DCTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$2,500
Smithsonian National ZooWashington, DCTo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$2,500
The Bipartisan Leadership ProjectAlexandria, VATo be used by the charitable organization as desired.$2,500

By state: District of Columbia 10 · Maryland 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · Florida 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

S Kann Sons Company Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland, tax-exempt since 1945. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does S Kann Sons Company Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific form Deadlines: NONE.

How much does S Kann Sons Company Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $128K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does S Kann Sons Company Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (10 grants), Maryland (2 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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