The Cyrus Katzen Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Cyrus Katzen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $812,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$812,500
- Assets$48.3 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 51 | $39.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 37 | $46.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 35 | $48.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jay E Katzen 6031 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-2203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 578-4000 |
| What to submit | Letter stating name of organization and submitting proof of its tax-exempt status and stating purpose for which grant will be used. |
What The Cyrus Katzen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 10 | $1.0 million |
| Maryland | 9 | $515,000 |
| New York | 5 | $50,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $49,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Foundation | General support/2025 emergency room dept lunches and activities/2025 music therapy program | $812,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Kidney cancer molecular imaging research project | $170,000 |
| Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer Inc | Campaign for prevention & defeat of breast cancer | $150,000 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | General support | $125,000 |
| Evans Victory Against Neuroblastoma Foundation | Support for children with neuroblastoma & research for the disease | $85,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | General support | $50,000 |
| Children's Inn at Nih | Program endowment | $50,000 |
| Katzen Donor Advised Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Stuttering Association for the Young | General support | $30,000 |
| Grace Community Church | General support/concerts and security | $25,000 |
| Save A Child's Heart Foundation | Support for cardiac surgery to world's poorest children | $20,000 |
| Temple Shalom | Support for jewish synagogue and its community | $20,000 |
| Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless | Legal support and assistance for the homeless and the poor | $15,000 |
| American Syringgomyelia & Chiari Alliance | General support | $10,000 |
| Christ House | General support | $10,000 |
| George Washington Hillel | To support & promote community of jewish students of gw | $10,000 |
| Hillel International | General support | $10,000 |
| Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Company | General support | $10,000 |
| WCHS Music Boosters | General support | $10,000 |
| Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| National Jewish Health - Capital Area Breath of Life | Support for research & treatment of respiratory diseases | $7,500 |
| National Gallery of Art - the Circle | Support for art museum | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington | Provide after-school programs for youths in washington metro area | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation | Support for orthopedic surgery & treatment of rheumatology | $5,000 |
| Restore Childhood | General support | $5,000 |
| Stepping Stones Shelter | New microwave | $5,000 |
| Strathmore Hall Foundation | East and west county strings program | $5,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | General support | $5,000 |
| Wolfpack Theatre Boosters | General support | $5,000 |
| Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital | Support super h 5k | $3,000 |
| Glimmerglass Opera Theatre | General support | $2,500 |
| Reel American Heroes Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Devotion to Children | General support | $2,000 |
| Soldiers to Sidelines | General support | $2,000 |
| World Against Toys Causing Harm | Educating the public about dangerous children's products | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay E Katzen
- John R Brunner
- Julie K Muchnick
- Marc R Feinberg
- Millard S Bennett
- Stacy K Nidus
Questions people ask
Does The Cyrus Katzen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Cyrus Katzen Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Cyrus Katzen Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay E Katzen (Director), John R Brunner (Director), Julie K Muchnick (Director) and Marc R Feinberg (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Cyrus Katzen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.