Kat Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kat Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $631,400 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$631,400
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$26.3 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,500 the year before.
82% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $74,974 | 5 | $10,078 |
| 2024 | $62,500 | 2 | $479 |
| 2025 | $631,400 | 11 | $26.3 million |
How to apply
Kat Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Kat Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $372,900 |
| Maine | 1 | $140,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $88,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pen American Center Inc | General fund | $150,000 |
| Journalism New England | General fund | $140,000 |
| Association for Slavic East European and Eurasian Studies | General fund | $88,000 |
| Four Freedoms Park Conservancy Inc | General fund | $75,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General fund | $50,000 |
| Nation Fund for Independent Journalism Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Children's Aid Society | General fund | $45,900 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | General fund | $20,000 |
| Heyday | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mano A Mano Mexican Culture Without Borders | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Center for Creative Learning | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Katrina Vanden Heuvel
- Nicola Anna Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Kat Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kat Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$631,400 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Kat Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Katrina Vanden Heuvel (Director, President & Treasurer) and Nicola Anna Cohen (Vice President).
What does Kat Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.