Robt & Gail Katz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robt & Gail Katz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,713 in 82 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $10,088. 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$72,713
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$10,088
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,337 the year before.
2% 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 | $23,410 | 88 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $32,337 | 101 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $72,713 | 82 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Robt & Gail 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 Robt & Gail Katz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 42 | $47,623 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $7,172 |
| Maryland | 3 | $6,410 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,072 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $1,507 |
| New York | 14 | $1,304 |
| Alabama | 2 | $450 |
| Virginia | 3 | $175 |
| Georgia | 1 | $150 |
| California | 1 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gesher Human Services | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $10,088 |
| Temple Israel | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $7,172 |
| Holocaust Memorial | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $6,250 |
| Natl Council of Jewish Women | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $6,141 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $6,136 |
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $5,560 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $5,200 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $5,150 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $5,125 |
| Jarc | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $5,072 |
| Song and Spirit | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $537 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $370 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $350 |
| Dia | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $330 |
| Hadassah | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $300 |
| Interfaith Leadership Council | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $283 |
| Jewish Historical Soc of Mi | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $272 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $258 |
| Safe and Just Mi | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $209 |
| Dso | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $205 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $200 |
| Soar | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $196 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $195 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $184 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $178 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $150 |
| Adl | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $127 |
| NAMI | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $127 |
| ASPCA | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $120 |
| Nature Conservancy | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $120 |
| Alley Cat Rescue | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $110 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $100 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $100 |
| Greenpeace | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $100 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $100 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $100 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Soc | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $100 |
| Peta | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $100 |
| Individual | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $100 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Educ socl religion hlth history or safety | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Gail Katz
- Mara Leichtman
Questions people ask
Does Robt & Gail Katz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robt & Gail Katz Family Foundation give?
$72,713 in tax year 2025, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Robt & Gail Katz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gail Katz (President VP and Treasurer) and Mara Leichtman (Secretary).
What does Robt & Gail Katz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and human services.