Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc
Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Great Neck, New York. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations including a health system foundation, hunger-relief organizations, and organizations serving older adults and people with disabilities.
Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc gave $2.9M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in New York. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,941,690
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,589
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $22,485,607
- -5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (16 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (98% 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 Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Charitable organizations are invited to apply, with detailed cover letters encouraged. Applications are accepted at any time.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Saul B Katz Iris Saul Katz Family F
Mailing address: 111 Great Neck Road Suite 408, Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: (516) 773-3800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwell Health System Foundation ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 204 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 1% to Florida, and less than 1% each to recipients in Washington, D.C., New Jersey, and Massachusetts, as reported in the state-share data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 47 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $93K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 254% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $356K (2020) to $4.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health System Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | General Contribution | $2,495,845 |
| Island Harvest Bethpage, NY | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| Congregation Tifereth isreal Glen Cove, NY | General Contribution | $69,900 |
| The Viscardi Center Albertson, NY | General Contribution | $67,500 |
| Jasa New York, NY | General Contribution | $36,000 |
| School on the Square New York, NY | General Contributions | $15,000 |
| Mill Neck Foundation Mill Neck, NY | General Contribution | $12,500 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NY | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Fdn New York, NY | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry Boca Raton, FL | General Contributions | $10,000 |
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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 | $22,485,607 | $729,666 | $2,953,059 | $2,941,690 | 47 | $2,941,690 | $709,981 | $1,158,901 |
| 2023 | $23,892,665 | $753,410 | $3,273,894 | $2,942,980 | 45 | $2,942,980 | $415,393 | $1,205,984 |
| 2022 | $25,553,254 | $24,932,981 | $3,049,609 | $3,028,406 | 39 | $3,028,406 | $21,384,118 | $51,781 |
| 2021 | $5,264,503 | $5,159,874 | $4,891,294 | $4,871,912 | 40 | $4,871,912 | $148,713 | $222,803 |
| 2020 | $4,191,942 | $499,207 | $345,884 | $356,100 | 33 | — | $101,518 | $169,094 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including healthcare, hunger relief, services for older adults, disability services, education, religious inclusion, and emergency rescue. These are areas reflected in the grantees’ work, not stated foundation priorities.
For example, Island Harvest describes its mission as ending hunger and reducing food waste on Long Island. The Viscardi Center says it works to empower people with disabilities to participate actively and independently in society. JASA says it provides housing management and services to help older adults remain in their communities. Mill Neck Foundation describes work to promote inclusion of Deaf people, including through educational and religious programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $2,941,690. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,495,845, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest reported grants included $2,495,845 to Northwell Health System Foundation for a general contribution, $100,000 to Island Harvest, $69,900 to Congregation Tifereth Israel, $67,500 to The Viscardi Center, and $36,000 to JASA.
The foundation states that it invites charitable organizations to apply based on their purposes and the uses of requested funds. Applicants are encouraged to submit detailed cover letters. It says awards have no limitations and that each individual situation will be reviewed as warranted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Saul B. Katz as President and Director, Iris J. Katz as Director and Treasurer, and David M. Katz as Director.
Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc is led by Saul B Katz, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Saul B Katz
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David M Katz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Iris J Katz
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc
How much does Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc gave $2.9M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 45 grants.
What is Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $62,589, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Glen Cove, NY (4 grants), Hempstead, NY (3 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Northwell Health System Foundation ($2,495,845), Island Harvest ($100,000) and Congregation Tifereth isreal ($69,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc?
Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc reported $22.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including healthcare, hunger relief, services for older adults, disability services, education, religious inclusion, and emergency rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2626656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Iris & Saul Katz Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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