Alex Katz Foundation Inc
Alex Katz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2021 filing reports grants to arts organizations and contributions of artwork. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Alex Katz Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Alex Katz Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 44 grants in 2021 (avg $53K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,348,600
- -42.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 44
- -15.4% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $53,377
- -31.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $110,933,332
- +43.7% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alex Katz Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: A Kozak 192 Lexington Ave 1100, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 889-6371
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alex Katz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Colby College Museum of Art ($282K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 96 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 24% to recipients in Maine. Smaller shares went to Texas (5%), Nebraska (2%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alex Katz Foundation Inc gives
- 67% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2021) to $4.1M (2020). In 2021 it made 44 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colby College Museum of Art Waterville, ME | Contribution of artwork - mardsen hartley, landscape no. 20 - resurrection, 1909 | $225,000 |
| Cooper Union New York, NY | General Contribution | $200,000 |
| Film Forum Inc New York, NY | General Contribution | $200,000 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Contribution | $200,000 |
| The Wooster Group New York, NY | General Contribution | $200,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| New York Live Arts Inc New York, NY | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| New York Live Arts Inc New York, NY | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| Bowdoin College Museum of Art Brunswick, ME | Contribution of Artwork - Arthur Jafa, Valencia, 2021 | $96,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $110,933,332 | $36,790,124 | $3,061,097 | $2,348,600 | 44 | $4,057,410 | $1,433,964 |
| 2020 | $77,204,305 | $21,358,758 | $4,609,482 | $4,052,110 | 52 | — | $2,674,042 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing statements do not give a general mission for the foundation. They describe artwork contributions, including works by Rudy Burckhardt and gifts to the Colby College Museum of Art and Paul Taylor Dance Foundation.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Film Forum says its mission includes presenting challenging films and historically important movies. The Wooster Group describes its work as developing experimental drama and bringing performing and visual arts together. Paul Taylor Dance Foundation describes itself as a center for American modern dance, while New York Live Arts says it supports dance and movement-based artists. The Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects U.S. art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries; BAM describes a mission of supporting artistic experimentation and inclusion in the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $2,348,600. Grant amounts ranged from $2,400 to $225,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $225,000 to Colby College Museum of Art for a contribution of a Marsden Hartley artwork; $200,000 each to Cooper Union, Film Forum, Paul Taylor Dance Foundation, and The Wooster Group; and $100,000 each to Brooklyn Academy of Music, Whitney Museum of American Art, and New York Live Arts. New York Live Arts received two separate grants of $100,000 each. Other reported grants included $96,000 to Bowdoin College Museum of Art for an Arthur Jafa artwork and $60,000 to Portland Museum of Art for a Red Grooms artwork.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Alex Katz as president and director, Ada Katz as vice president and director, Vincent Katz as treasurer and director, and Vivien Bittencourt Katz as secretary and director.
Alex Katz Foundation Inc is led by Alex Katz, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Alex Katz
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vincent Katz
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $150K (2021)
Vivien Bittencourt Katz
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$181K (2020) → $150K (2021)
Ada Katz
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $150K, to Vincent Katz (Treasurer & Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alex Katz Foundation Inc
How much does Alex Katz Foundation Inc give each year?
Alex Katz Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 44 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $4.1M across 52 grants.
What is Alex Katz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Alex Katz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $53,377, across 44 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alex Katz Foundation Inc give grants?
Alex Katz Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), San Antonio, TX (6 grants), Brunswick, ME (5 grants) and Lincoln, NE (5 grants).
Does Alex Katz Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Alex Katz Foundation Inc's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alex Katz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Alex Katz Foundation Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Colby College Museum of Art ($282,000 across 3 grants), Film Forum Inc ($250,000 across 2 grants) and Cooper Union ($200,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Alex Katz Foundation Inc?
Alex Katz Foundation Inc reported $110.9M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36.8M.
What does Alex Katz Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing statements do not give a general mission for the foundation. They describe artwork contributions, including works by Rudy Burckhardt and gifts to the Colby College Museum of Art and Paul Taylor Dance Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alex Katz Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alex Katz Foundation Inc's EIN?
Alex Katz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0529249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Alex Katz Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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