Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation
The Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation is a private foundation based in Tarzana, California. Its 2024 filing reports support for scholarships and educational programs, hospice care, veteran housing, animal rescue and rehabilitation, and other charitable purposes.
Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation gave $83K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,237
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,403
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,665,029
- +12.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation
- 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: 5567 Reseda Blvd 104, Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone: (818) 344-0274
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loyola Marymount University ($25K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (56%) and Indiana (42%). Recipients in New York received 1% and recipients in Missouri received 0%, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $610 first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $83K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $25,200 |
| Jerry & Linda Katz Donor Advised Fund Indianapolis, IN | Scholarships | $25,022 |
| Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Educational / Scholarships | $10,250 |
| HOMES4FAMILIES Woodland Hills, CA | Veteran Housing | $9,750 |
| Lightbridge Hospice Foundation San Diego, CA | End of Life Hospice Support Programs | $5,075 |
| Guide Dogs of America Sylmar, CA | Training of Seeing Eye Dogs for the Blind | $2,500 |
| Friends of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Laguna Hills, CA | Animal Rescue / Rehabilitation | $2,500 |
| JVS so Calif Los Angeles, CA | Support for Israel | $720 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $720 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Cancer Research | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,665,029 | $190,809 | $102,929 | $83,237 | 13 | $83,237 | $171,115 |
| 2023 | $1,478,323 | $308,775 | $61,404 | $61,354 | 10 | $61,354 | $15,100 |
| 2022 | $1,200,542 | $15,789 | $65,358 | $62,884 | 9 | $62,884 | $16,715 |
| 2021 | $1,523,971 | $106,312 | $31,782 | $13,025 | 6 | $14,150 | $72,322 |
| 2020 | $1,282,408 | $53,078 | $71,134 | $58,385 | 9 | — | $42,053 |
| 2019 | $1,372,438 | $61,489 | $73,660 | $60,250 | 9 | — | $43,208 |
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 filing describes direct charitable activity supporting Loyola Marymount University scholarships and educational programs for MBA candidates, hospice support through LightBridge Hospice Foundation, and scholarships and educational programs through the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation.
Among its 2024 grantees, the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation says it funds scholarships and academic and leadership programs for collegiate and alumni members of its fraternity. Jewish National Fund-USA describes its work as supporting the land of Israel and its people across areas including forestry, water solutions, community building, education, and heritage preservation. City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. Beta Gamma Sigma says it honors excellence in business education, develops business leaders, and fosters a global community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $83,237 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $25,200, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $25,200 to Loyola Marymount University for scholarships; $25,022 to Jerry & Linda Katz Donor Advised Fund for scholarships; $10,250 to Zeta Beta Tau Foundation for educational programs and scholarships; $9,750 to Homes4Families for veteran housing; and $5,075 to LightBridge Hospice Foundation for end-of-life hospice support. Other listed grants included $2,500 each to Guide Dogs of America for training guide dogs and Friends of the David Sheldrick Wildlife for animal rescue and rehabilitation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jerry Katz as Chairman, Linda Katz as Vice-Chair, and Jeffrey Katz as Director.
Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation is led by Jerry Katz, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerry Katz
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Katz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Katz
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation
How much does Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation give each year?
Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation gave $83K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 10 grants.
What is Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,403, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation give grants?
Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Loyola Marymount University ($25,200), Jerry & Linda Katz Donor Advised Fund ($25,022) and Zeta Beta Tau Foundation ($10,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation?
Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $191K.
What does Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation?
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 Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation's EIN?
Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2595304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jerry N & Linda J Katz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jerry-n-and-linda-j-katz-foundation-morg_c735f8aff76f4a3094857abb0342dae1
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