Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation
The Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. It made 20 grants totaling $83,694 in 2025.
Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation gave $84K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,694
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,185
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,536,697
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 628 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831
Phone: (212) 752-1123
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Global Citizens Initiative ($25K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 39 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 25% to Massachusetts, 12% to Maryland, 10% to New York, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation gives
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2019) to $116K (2020). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Citizens Initiative Greenwich, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Greenwich Reform Synagogue Cos Cob, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Hagerstown, MD | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Newtown Parks and Recreation Newtown, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $7,137 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $6,669 |
| Walker School Needham, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $6,084 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $5,733 |
| Arbor Brothers Inc New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Shamrock Foundatiom Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,170 |
| Weston Metco Scholarship Fund Inc Weston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,536,697 | $90,847 | $85,954 | $83,694 | 20 | $84,954 | $90,847 | $89,963 |
| 2024 | $1,531,804 | $63,559 | $70,923 | $70,923 | 16 | $70,923 | $63,559 | $83,244 |
| 2023 | $1,539,168 | $65,178 | $71,637 | $71,137 | 1 | $71,137 | $57,785 | $81,094 |
| 2022 | $1,545,627 | $11,554 | $89,632 | $83,672 | 1 | $87,032 | $8,954 | $82,373 |
| 2021 | $1,622,705 | $61,346 | $72,640 | $61,840 | 1 | — | $54,891 | $80,720 |
| 2020 | $1,633,999 | $9,313 | $121,569 | $116,409 | 1 | — | $9,313 | $80,435 |
| 2019 | $1,746,253 | $405,331 | $61,198 | $52,528 | 1 | — | $404,231 | $80,772 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2025 — 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 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Global Citizens Initiative says it empowers young people as ethical leaders of positive change; The Home for Little Wanderers says it helps vulnerable children and families build lasting positive change. Maccabi USA says it builds Jewish pride through sports and promotes support for Israel, Zionism, and Jewish continuity. Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company says it provides firefighting services in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $83,694. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $25,000 to Global Citizens Initiative; $10,000 each to Greenwich Reform Synagogue and Memorial Sloan Kettering; and $7,137 to Newtown Parks and Recreation. Other notable grants were $6,669 to The Home for Little Wanderers, $6,084 to Walker School, $5,733 to Boys and Girls Club of Boston, and $5,000 to Arbor Brothers Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jonathan Savitz, Kathy Savitz, and Peter Savitz as trustees.
Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Savitz
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Savitz
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Savitz
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Katalin Savitz (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation
How much does Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation give each year?
Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation gave $84K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $71K across 16 grants.
What is Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,185, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation give grants?
Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (25%) and Maryland (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants) and Greenwich, CT (2 grants).
Does Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Global Citizens Initiative ($25,000), Greenwich Reform Synagogue ($10,000) and Memorial Sloan Kettering ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation?
Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (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 Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 IRS filing 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 Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation's EIN?
Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4052242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Jon and Kathy Savitz Foundation 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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