Shatz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shatz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$81,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $122,500 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,500 | 7 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $122,500 | 19 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 18 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Shatz Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Shatz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 8 | $35,500 |
| California | 3 | $14,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $14,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Survivors | Support | $10,500 |
| National Park Service | Support | $10,000 |
| Shared Adventures | Support | $6,500 |
| University of Arizona | Support | $6,000 |
| Ben's Bells | Support | $5,500 |
| Native Seedssearch | Support | $5,500 |
| Friends of Bezalel Academy of Art | Support | $5,000 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response to Hunger | Support | $5,000 |
| Tuscon Jewish Community Center | Support | $5,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Support | $5,000 |
| Oisca USA Chapter | Support | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics | Support | $4,000 |
| Friends of Children With Special Needs | Support | $3,000 |
| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum | Support | $1,500 |
| Watershed Management | Support | $1,000 |
| Clark University | Support | $1,000 |
| Locks of Love | Support | $1,000 |
| Tucson Wildlife Center | Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Shatz
- Marcie Shatz
- Elliot Eder
- Daniel Rachlin
- Nathaniel Shatz
- Andrew Shatz
Questions people ask
Does Shatz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shatz Family Foundation give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Shatz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Shatz (President), Marcie Shatz (Director), Elliot Eder (Director) and Daniel Rachlin (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Shatz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.