Katcher Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Katcher Family Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $466,371 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $249,156. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$466,371
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$249,156
- Assets$961,805
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,493 the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $640 | 3 | $118,270 |
| 2024 | $260,493 | 27 | $778,631 |
| 2025 | $466,371 | 27 | $961,805 |
How to apply
| Contact | Gerald Katcher 60 Edgewater Drive Unit PH3C, Miami, FL 33133 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (954) 595-2974 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Provided upon initial contact |
What Katcher Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $294,156 |
| New York | 13 | $85,910 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $55,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $16,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,505 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Initiative | Funding for charitable purposes | $249,156 |
| New Israel Fund | Funding for charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| New World Symphony Inc | Funding for charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| NPR Foundation | Funding for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Wnyc | Funding for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Funding for charitable purposes | $21,000 |
| New York Historical Society | Funding for charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| American Folk Art Museum | Funding for charitable purposes | $11,200 |
| Yale University Art Gallery | Funding for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc | Funding for charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Catering by Brenda Carter | Funding for charitable purposes | $6,505 |
| Yale University - Friends of American Art at Yale | Funding for charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Funding for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Mahler Foundation | Funding for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pamm | Funding for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| 92nd Street Y | Funding for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Friends of WLRN Inc | Funding for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Ppsenfl | Funding for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| The Impact | Funding for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| The Rockefeller University | Funding for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | Funding for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| KCRW Foundation Inc | Funding for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | Funding for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Nyshs | Funding for charitable purposes | $510 |
| Midori & Friends | Funding for charitable purposes | $500 |
| New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association Inc | Funding for charitable purposes | $300 |
| ACLU Foundation | Funding for charitable purposes | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Katcher
- Jane Katcher
- Lesley Heller
Questions people ask
Does Katcher Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Provided upon initial contact.
How much does Katcher Family Foundation give?
$466,371 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Katcher Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Katcher (Director), Jane Katcher (Director) and Lesley Heller (Director).
What does Katcher Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.