Merle S Cahn Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin · EIN 46-5353484
- Wisconsin
- Madison
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Wisconsin
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $680KTax year 2026
- Grants made
- 17Tax year 2026
- Total assets
- $7.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2026Form 990 / 990-PF
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew University | $130K | 2026 |
| Cancer Research Institute | $130K | 2026 |
| Fisher Cetner for Alzheimer Research Foundation | $130K | 2026 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | $85K | 2026 |
| Valley of the Sun Jcc | $50K | 2026 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (17 grants in 2026) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2026. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.