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The Ruth F Rattner and the Ann F and Norman D Katz Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Michigan · EIN 386065115

The Ruth F Rattner and the Ann F and Norman D Katz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $78,000 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$68,0004$1.4 million
2024$78,0004$1.4 million
2025$78,0004$1.5 million

How to apply

The Ruth F Rattner and the Ann F and Norman D Katz Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Ruth F Rattner and the Ann F and Norman D Katz Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan4$78,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit, MI
General operating endowment$25,000
Detroit Opera
Detroit, MI
Unrestricted contribution$25,000
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Detroit, MI
Unrestricted contribution$25,000
National Council of Jewish Women
Southfield, MI
Ruth frank memorial education assistance fund$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Ruth F Rattner and the Ann F and Norman D Katz Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Ruth F Rattner and the Ann F and Norman D Katz Charitable Foundation give?

$78,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs The Ruth F Rattner and the Ann F and Norman D Katz Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Ruth Rattner (President), Ann Katz (Vice-President), Julie Hollinshead (Treasurer) and Laura Adler (Secretary).

What does The Ruth F Rattner and the Ann F and Norman D Katz Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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