Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $83,694 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$83,694
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $70,923 the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $71,137 | 1 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $70,923 | 16 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $83,694 | 20 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Jon and Kathy Savitz 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 Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5 | $42,887 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $21,156 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 5 | $8,461 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $540 |
| Florida | 1 | $400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Citizens Initiative | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Greenwich Reform Synagogue | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Newtown Parks and Recreation | General charitable purpose | $7,137 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | General charitable purpose | $6,669 |
| Walker School | General charitable purpose | $6,084 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | General charitable purpose | $5,733 |
| Arbor Brothers Inc | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Shamrock Foundatiom | General charitable purpose | $1,170 |
| Weston Metco Scholarship Fund Inc | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| LGBT Center | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | General charitable purpose | $961 |
| Maccabi USA | General charitable purpose | $540 |
| Legal Aid Society | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation | General charitable purpose | $400 |
| Wga Caddies Scholarship Fund | General charitable purpose | $250 |
| Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company | General charitable purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Savitz
- Kathy Savitz
- Peter Savitz
Questions people ask
Does Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation give?
$83,694 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Savitz (Trustee), Kathy Savitz (Trustee) and Peter Savitz (Trustee).
What does Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.