Abraham J and Phyllis Katz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abraham J and Phyllis Katz Foundation is a private foundation in Newnan, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $22.6 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $4.0 million. 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$22.6 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13.4 million the year before.
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6.5 million | 42 | $48.2 million |
| 2023 | $8.1 million | 42 | $35.1 million |
| 2024 | $13.4 million | 44 | $23.0 million |
| 2025 | $22.6 million | 37 | $0 |
How to apply
Abraham J and Phyllis Katz 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 Abraham J and Phyllis Katz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 28 | $16.8 million |
| Ohio | 4 | $4.3 million |
| New York | 3 | $1.4 million |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Research: Sickle Cell Disease Healthy Lives Program | $4.0 million |
| Cleveland Cord Blood Center | General operating support, 2023-2027 | $3.0 million |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Research: Sickle Cell Disease Health Services and Outcomes | $1.9 million |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Research: Sickle Cell Disease | $1.5 million |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | General operating support | $1.2 million |
| Cleveland Cord Blood Center | National Cord Blood Transplant Network Phase 2 expansion | $1.0 million |
| Emory University | Program support fund | $1.0 million |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Emory University | Preventive Cardiology Fellowship Program | $940,000 |
| Emory University | Research: Ocular disease/Retinal degeneration | $750,000 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities | Capital campaign; program support | $500,000 |
| City of Refuge | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Common Good Atlanta | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Gateway Center | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Emory University | Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Piano Studies Program | $450,000 |
| Emory University | Molecular Vision medical journal support | $438,549 |
| Emory University | Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Institute for the Liberal Arts | $376,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes | Camper scholarships | $320,000 |
| Bowery Residents' Committee | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Vi and Milton Weinstein Hospice | Hospice and palliative care programs, staffing | $300,000 |
| Atlanta Music Project | General operating support | $255,000 |
| Cleveland Cord Blood Center | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Emory University | Research: Small molecule therapeutics for sickle cell anemia | $200,000 |
| Emory University | Program support fund | $200,000 |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights | General operating, education programming | $200,000 |
| Center for the Visually Impaired | General operating and matching funds | $190,000 |
| American Red Cross | Biomedical equipment and operations | $150,000 |
| Emory University | Winship Cancer Institute, Patient & Family Services Program | $150,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School | General operating support, Rollins Center | $100,000 |
| Common Good Atlanta | Executive director position salary support | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics Georgia | Georgia State Games | $90,000 |
| Candid | General operating and programming - Southern region | $60,000 |
| Cleveland Cord Blood Center | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mr Holland's Opus Foundation The | Music education services assessment, musical instrument donations to Atlanta Public Schools | $50,000 |
| Sight Savers America | Program support | $45,000 |
| Emory University | Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Chronos Faculty Fellowship | $40,000 |
| Emory University | Program support fund | $23,810 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander S Katz
- David Katz
- Ellen B Doft
- David Katz-Doft
Questions people ask
Does Abraham J and Phyllis Katz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abraham J and Phyllis Katz Foundation give?
$22.6 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Abraham J and Phyllis Katz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexander S Katz (Trustee), David Katz (Trustee), Ellen B Doft (Trustee) and David Katz-Doft (Trustee).
What does Abraham J and Phyllis Katz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.