Arthur & Sylvia Katz Foundation
Accepts applications
Arthur & Sylvia Katz Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,315 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$9,315
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$226,239
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,450 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,750 | 7 | $200,610 |
| 2024 | $8,450 | 8 | $220,491 |
| 2025 | $9,315 | 8 | $226,239 |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul Katz 910 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 720-1947 |
| What to submit | There is no standard application form. Submit a letter requesting contribution with a copy of IRS sec. 501(c)(3) determination. |
| Deadlines | No specific deadlines exist. |
| Restrictions | Organizations must be educational, religious or charitable as defined under irc section 170(c). |
What Arthur & Sylvia Katz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $6,250 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,065 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Sholom Chicago | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted contribution | $1,065 |
| Friends of the Forum | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| The Maddie Kramer Foundation Co Dancing While Cancering | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Make A Wish | Unrestricted contribution | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Katz
Questions people ask
Does Arthur & Sylvia Katz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific deadlines exist..
How much does Arthur & Sylvia Katz Foundation give?
$9,315 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Arthur & Sylvia Katz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Katz (Secretary/Treasurer/Truste).
What does Arthur & Sylvia Katz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.