The Katz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Katz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $979,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $467,500. 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$979,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$467,500
- Assets$17.1 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $997,115 the year before.
28% 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 | $895,359 | 36 | $16.0 million |
| 2024 | $997,115 | 28 | $16.2 million |
| 2025 | $979,000 | 25 | $17.1 million |
How to apply
The Katz 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 The Katz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $911,650 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $66,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $600 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles | Domestic needs | $467,500 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Education | $207,800 |
| Collins & Katz Family YMCA | Domestic needs | $160,250 |
| Yale University | Education | $65,000 |
| Ucla's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center | Research | $25,250 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | Religious | $18,100 |
| Tower Cancer Research Foundation | Research | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Federation | Domestic needs | $5,000 |
| Wise Readers to Leaders | Domestic needs | $5,000 |
| North Valley YMCA | Domestic needs | $4,000 |
| First Star Inc | Domestic needs | $2,500 |
| Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco | Domestic needs | $1,500 |
| Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health | Domestic needs | $1,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Research | $1,000 |
| Ready to Succeed | Domestic needs | $750 |
| Lone Warrior Foundation | Domestic needs | $600 |
| Duke University | Education | $500 |
| Giving A Smile Foundation | Domestic needs | $500 |
| Harvard-Westlake | Education | $500 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | Domestic needs | $500 |
| New Hytes | Domestic needs | $500 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Research | $500 |
| One Sea Star | Domestic needs | $250 |
| Sugar & Stilettos Charitable Foundation | Domestic needs | $250 |
| Treatment Action Group | Domestic needs | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald A Katz
- Randall M Katz
- Todd M Katz
- Jack Ban
Questions people ask
Does The Katz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Katz Family Foundation give?
$979,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Katz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald A Katz (President, Cfo (Trough 3/28/2025)), Randall M Katz (Director, VP (Effective 3/28/2025)), Todd M Katz (Director, Pres (Effective 3/28/2025)) and Jack Ban (Cfo & Treasurer (Effective 3/28/2025)).
What does The Katz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.