Barney Katzman Foundation
Barney Katzman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Troy, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 8 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $5.
Barney Katzman Foundation at a glance
In short: Barney Katzman Foundation gave $69K across 8 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), top state Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $69,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 8
- Average grant
- $8,625
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Primary geography
- Michigan (25% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Barney Katzman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Garrett's Space ($15K). Together the top 8 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett's Space Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Global Health Media Project Waitsfield, VT | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hale Reservation Westwood, MA | Charitablecharitablecharitable | $15,000 |
| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Red Rover Foundation Sacramento, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| SOI Dog Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Beagle Freedom Project Valley Village, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society Rochester Hills, MI | Charitable | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5 | $69,418 | $69,000 | 8 | $5 | $1,709 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barney Katzman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Barney Katzman Foundation is led by Jeanette Katzman, President, Vice President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jeanette Katzman
President, Vice President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jane Katzman Glass
Secretary & Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Richard Katzman
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Barney Katzman Foundation
How much does Barney Katzman Foundation give each year?
Barney Katzman Foundation gave $69K across 8 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Barney Katzman Foundation's typical grant size?
Barney Katzman Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,625, across 8 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barney Katzman Foundation give grants?
Barney Katzman Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (22%) and Massachusetts (22%).
Does Barney Katzman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Barney Katzman Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are Barney Katzman Foundation's largest grantees?
Barney Katzman Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Garrett's Space ($15,000), Global Health Media Project ($15,000) and Hale Reservation ($15,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Barney Katzman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Barney Katzman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Barney Katzman Foundation's EIN?
Barney Katzman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6064688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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