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The Gittis Katz Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · EIN 256912421

The Gittis Katz Foundation is a private foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,255 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,028 and the largest $9,000. 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 up from $16,591 the year before.

40% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$25,5768$168,507
2024$16,5919$167,878
2025$32,25510$302,006

How to apply

The Gittis 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Gittis Katz Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania5$21,255
Florida3$9,200
Minnesota1$900
New Jersey1$900

Grants paid in 2025

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Community$9,000
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation
Boca Raton, FL
Medical research$5,000
Adl Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Community$4,500
Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence
Bryn Mawr, PA
Community$3,600
Main Line Reform Temple
Wynnewood, PA
Religious$3,555
American Friends of Magen David Adom
Palm Beach Garden, FL
Religious$2,500
The Morgan Pressel Foundation
Delray Beach, FL
Medical research$1,700
Students Supporting Israel
Minneapolis, MN
Community$900
Yashar Lachayal
East Brunswick, NJ
Religious$900
Live Like Blaine Foundation
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Community$600

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Gittis Katz Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Gittis Katz Foundation give?

$32,255 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,028.

Who runs The Gittis Katz Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Marjorie Katz (Trustee) and David Katz (Trustee).

What does The Gittis Katz Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and science and research.

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