Eleanor & Herbert Katz
Eleanor & Herbert Katz is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 49 grants totaling $1,703,803, including support for educational, Jewish, social-service, arts, and environmental organizations.
Eleanor & Herbert Katz at a glance
In short: Eleanor & Herbert Katz gave $1.7M across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state Florida. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,703,803
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,771
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $22,840,370
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (11 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eleanor & Herbert Katz
- 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: 21218 St Andrews Blvd 404, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Phone: (561) 910-5700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eleanor & Herbert Katz funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Broward County ($405K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 219 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 37% of grant dollars, New York 28%, Massachusetts 18%, and the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania 6% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eleanor & Herbert Katz open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 46 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $907K (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curry College Milton, MA | Annual Fund | $300,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward County Davie, FL | Katz Family Philantropic Fund | $250,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | Annual Fund | $155,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel- New York, NY | Annual Fund | $100,000 |
| Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry New York, NY | Annual Fund | $100,000 |
| Bbyo Inc Washington, DC | Annual Fund | $45,000 |
| Clal New York, NY | Annual Fund | $45,000 |
| Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Annual Fund | $35,000 |
| Moishe House Encinitas, CA | Annual Fund | $30,000 |
| Temple Koi-Ami Emanu-El Plantaion, FL | Annual Fund | $30,000 |
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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 | $22,840,370 | $2,544,778 | $2,271,958 | $1,703,803 | 49 | $1,705,303 | $1,615,690 | $1,714,103 |
| 2023 | $22,589,138 | $2,269,258 | $2,115,019 | $1,676,282 | 51 | $1,677,782 | $1,548,963 | $1,588,480 |
| 2022 | $22,445,384 | $1,535,275 | $1,756,670 | $1,336,589 | 47 | $1,338,089 | $786,488 | $1,616,879 |
| 2021 | $22,660,189 | $1,777,538 | $1,387,793 | $1,019,702 | 37 | $1,021,202 | $1,087,075 | $1,836,550 |
| 2020 | $22,278,588 | $1,256,375 | $1,190,091 | $906,917 | 35 | — | $621,104 | $1,661,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanor & Herbert Katz reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Curry College describes its mission as developing effective communicators with reflective and critical-thinking skills. Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry says it provides education, housing, social, and health services for people in need in Ethiopia and Israel. Moishe House describes its work as building Jewish community, learning, and leadership for young adults.
Other 2024 recipients include the Jewish National Fund, which says it works to build a prosperous future for Israel and its people; the Schechter Institutes, which says it works toward an Israel society and Jewish world grounded in Jewish roots and democratic values; and the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, which says it supports the future of performing arts in Broward County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $1,703,803. Grant amounts ranged from $7 to $300,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest listed grants included $300,000 to Curry College for its annual fund; $250,000 to Jewish Federation of Broward County for the Katz Family Philanthropic Fund; $155,000 to the federation for its annual fund; and $100,000 each to Jewish Agency for Israel and Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry, both for annual funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas O Katz as director, treasurer, and secretary; Laura Katz Cutler as director and vice president; and Sally Katz, Daniel Katz, and Walter Katz as directors.
Eleanor & Herbert Katz's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Katz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Katz Cutler
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Katz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas O. Katz
Director, Tr & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Katz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor & Herbert Katz
How much does Eleanor & Herbert Katz give each year?
Eleanor & Herbert Katz gave $1.7M across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 51 grants.
What is Eleanor & Herbert Katz's typical grant size?
Eleanor & Herbert Katz's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,771, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eleanor & Herbert Katz that year got $19K on average.
Where does Eleanor & Herbert Katz give grants?
Eleanor & Herbert Katz's top state is Florida, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Massachusetts (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Miami, FL (4 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 grants).
Does Eleanor & Herbert Katz give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Eleanor & Herbert Katz's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eleanor & Herbert Katz's largest grantees?
Eleanor & Herbert Katz's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Broward County ($405,000 across 2 grants), Curry College ($300,000) and Jewish Agency for Israel- ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eleanor & Herbert Katz?
Eleanor & Herbert Katz reported $22.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (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.
What does Eleanor & Herbert Katz fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Curry College describes its mission as developing effective communicators with reflective and critical-thinking skills. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eleanor & Herbert Katz?
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 Eleanor & Herbert Katz's EIN?
Eleanor & Herbert Katz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2320940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eleanor & Herbert Katz 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 September 2026.
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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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