The Abraham J and Phyllis Katz Foundation is a family foundation based in Newnan, Georgia, established in 1994. Originally founded in New York, the foundation has operated as a private grantmaking organization supporting nonprofits through philanthropic grants. The foundation operates with a small staff of 2 employees and is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.9M
-32.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.4M
+64.7% YoY
Grant Count
44
+4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$304K
+57.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports young musicians in both performance and composition, and funds scientific and medical research. Medical research projects must be specifically related to the use of cord blood to promote wellness, prevent disease, or save lives. The foundation places particular emphasis on programs that benefit low-income and under-resourced populations.
Grantmaking
The foundation has been active in making substantial grants to support its mission areas. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
s have ranged from hundreds of thousands to over one million dollars.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, with a notable concentration in the Atlanta area and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of fiscal year 2023:
- Total Assets: $35,638,864
- Total Revenues: $2,159,476
- Total Expenses: $8,478,426
- Staff: 2 employees
The foundation's expenses in 2023 exceeded revenues, reflecting significant grant distributions during that year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,947,471 | $35,638,864 | $41,957,814 |
| Revenue | $2,326,183 | $2,159,476 | $4,143,354 |
| Expenses | $14,017,576 | $8,478,426 | $7,844,984 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $13,684,507 | $8,415,608 | $7,753,807 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,252,717 | $2,043,125 | $4,072,985 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,496,389 | $1,741,435 | $2,028,673 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander S Katz | Trustee | 10 | — |
| David Katz | Trustee | 10 | — |
| Ellen B Doft | Trustee | 10 | — |
| David Katz-Doft | Trustee | 10 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation concluded operations after 30 years of impactful philanthropy, with its most recent tax filing dated December 1, 2023. This represents a significant transition for the organization after nearly three decades of grantmaking activity.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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