Nonprofit · EIN 85-1185307
ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,142,742 | $1,099,664 | $43,078 | $138,378 | $0 | $138,378 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $71,486 | $39,804 | $31,682 | $95,300 | – | $95,300 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,096,179
- of which government grants
- $1,083,086
- Membership dues
- $2,685
- Program service revenue
- $45,172
- Investment income
- $1,596
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$205
- Other revenue
- -$205
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,038,575
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,600
- Program services (functional)
- $1,087,318
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,346
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $95,300
- Total assets, end of year
- $138,378
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $138,378
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $109,755
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $28,623
- Gross receipts
- $1,143,587
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $600 |
| BARBARA COHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| NANCY FINEGOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC KELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PETER ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SMITH | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN COLE | BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS KLANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT SHARROW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| AIMEE ERGAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL KAHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH PFANNES | BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| LEVI SMITH | BOARD MEMBER/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH PFANNES | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| LEVI SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SMITH | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN COLE | TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
| BARBARA COHN | DIRECTOR | 12 | $0 |
| WENDY BICE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SHARROW | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| AIMEE ERGAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY FINEGOOD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| PETER ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL ROSE KAHN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC KELLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3011 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD, DETROIT, MI 48202-3096
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH PFANNES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN COLE, 3011 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD, DETROIT, MI 482023000
- Signed the 990
- JOHN COLE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (313) 451-4688
- Website
- ALBERTKAHNLEGACY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WALTER BOESKY & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
PRESERVING THE LEGACY OF ALBERT KAHN, THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CELEBRATING HIS LIFE, WORK, AND ENDURING IMPACT ON ARCHITECTURE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- ACTED AS A NON-PROFIT FUDICIARY TO ADMINISTER A STATE OF MICHIGAN LEO GRANT TO RENOVATE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORS AT THE ALBERT KAHN DESIGNED FISHER BUILDING IN DETROIT, MICHIGANExpenses $1,038,575 · grants $1,038,575 · revenue $1,081,849
- EVENTS - HELD 6 IN PERSON AND ONLINE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING THE PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF THE ALBERT KAHN SONATA, A MULTI-MEDIA MUSICAL EVENT HELD IN THE LOBBY OF THE FISHER BUILDING WITH AN ATTENDANCE OF 200. A SPECIAL PRESENTATION WAS ALSO GIVEN TO DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.Expenses $26,403 · revenue $10,035
- TOURS AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - CONDUCTED 14 EDUCATIONAL TOURS, HELD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AT MICHIGAN CENTRAL STATION, CONTINUED EXPANSION OF AKLFS WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, AND OTHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES.Expenses $19,406 · grants $3,250 · revenue $13,053
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSED INCLUDE: MEMBERSHIP AND EVENT TRACKING SOFTWARE, ONLINE MEETING SOFTWARE, AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES. REVENUE CONSISTS OF DONATIONS RECEIVED.Expenses $2,934 · revenue $22,159
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-1185307
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $138,378
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,143,587
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,142,742 | $1,099,664 | $138,378 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $71,486 | $39,804 | $95,300 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 85-1185307).
Questions about ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION is 85-1185307.
- Is ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN COLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $600 (JACOB JONES, BOARD MEMBER).
- How much revenue does ALBERT KAHN LEGACY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,142,742, expenses of $1,099,664 and total assets of $138,378 at year end.
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