The Kahn Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting health-related causes, particularly in the areas of cancer and diabetes research. It aims to contribute to advancements in medical research and provide unrestricted funding to various health charities. The foundation supports a range of organizations, including cancer research centers and disease research institutions, reflecting its commitment to improving health outcomes. Its charitable activities primarily benefit organizations engaged in significant research efforts, indicating a strong emphasis on scientific advancement in healthcare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A health or medical research organization (hospital research center, disease-focused nonprofit, or university research unit) with a track record in cancer or disease research and either a local connection or a referral/introduction into the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Work focused on cancer or disease research (medical research emphasis).
- • Existing relationship or referral from an organization already funded by the foundation.
- • Project budgets and ask sizes in the modest range observed (roughly $1k–$12k).
- • Located in or connected to the foundation's recurring states (especially CT, NY, MD, VA, NC).
- • Demonstrable alignment with past grantees (hospital research centers, disease charities).
Geography
Latest observed giving covers about five states; the foundation's home state receives roughly one-third of dollars while the remainder is distributed across a small set of other states.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation made nine grants to nine distinct recipients and across three years six recipients recur, indicating a moderate mix of repeat and independent grantees despite high dollar concentration to the top five.
New Applicants
Behavior shows some turnover (three new recipients in the latest year), but the foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected applicants and lacks a public solicitation, so new entrants are possible but likely require referral or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
