Avrum Katz Foundation
Avrum Katz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2024, it made $239K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $445K.
Avrum Katz Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $7,058,893
- +35.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $535,816
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $239,205
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $334,487
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Avrum Katz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Avrum Katz Foundation gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $100K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pets for the Elderly Foundation Cleveland, OH | Program Support | $35,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,058,893 | $535,816 | $334,487 | — | — | $239,205 | $445,334 | $356,263 |
| 2023 | $5,225,429 | $413,793 | $335,683 | $35,000 | 1 | $268,028 | $333,638 | $243,160 |
| 2022 | $5,459,565 | $693,446 | $362,215 | $65,000 | 1 | $290,238 | $644,193 | $243,987 |
| 2021 | $5,109,764 | $1,056,193 | $327,764 | — | — | $263,667 | $1,000,401 | $241,682 |
| 2020 | $4,381,569 | $395,472 | $342,675 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $350,508 | $217,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Avrum Katz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $356K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Avrum Katz Foundation is led by Missia H. Vaselaney, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Missia H. Vaselaney
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Kerry Chelm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Mark R. Stornes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Michael R. Donaldson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $17K, to Kerry Chelm (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Avrum Katz Foundation
How large is Avrum Katz Foundation?
Avrum Katz Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $239K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $356K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Avrum Katz Foundation operate?
Avrum Katz Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Avrum Katz Foundation's EIN?
Avrum Katz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1471066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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