Katz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Katz Foundation is a private foundation in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.5 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 34 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 39 | $16.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 40 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
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 Katz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $1.6 million |
| New York | 14 | $326,000 |
| New Jersey | 12 | $302,857 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Charitable donation | $1.5 million |
| Columbia University | Charitable donation | $200,000 |
| Congregation Beth El | Charitable donation | $129,640 |
| University of Southern California | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Marjorie and Lewis Katz JCC | Charitable donation | $44,417 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Borough of Longport | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Safety in Groups | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Adl | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Riverdale Country School | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Project of Lower Manhattan | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Urbanpromise Ministries | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Earl Monroe NRBCS | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Katz JCC | Charitable donation | $11,800 |
| Maimonides Medical Center | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Wilson Disease Association | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Devils Youth Foundation | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Xavier University of the Louisiana | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Dorothy I Height Education Foundation | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Heart of Mary School | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Dream | Charitable donation | $6,500 |
| Hostos Community College | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Israel Tennis and Education Centers Foundation | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| The Philadelphia Citizen | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| The Rendell Center | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| UJA Federation | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Juniata Valley Council | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Project ALS | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Northwell Foundation | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| National Consitution Center | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Camden Schools Foundation | Charitable donation | $3,500 |
| A Little Hope | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| Is Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| Longport Volunteer Fire Department | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
| Longport Policemen's Benevolent Association | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Longport Scholarship Fund | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Booksmiles | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Reeds Farm | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Make the World Better | Charitable donation | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Drew Katz
Questions people ask
Does Katz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Katz Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Katz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Drew Katz (Director).
What does Katz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.