The Katz Bick Foundation is a private family foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2012, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$475K
+19.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+26.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports educational, religious, social, and antipoverty organizations. Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Religious organizations
- Social services and antipoverty initiatives
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation appears to accept new applicants and has funded approximately 12% of new applicants in recent years.
Grant Range
approximately $20,000-$98,000
Average Grant
approximately $20,000-$98,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, with particular concentration in:
- California (Los Angeles area)
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Additional funding in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, and Rhode Island
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $4,558,214
- 2025: $4,698,101
Annual Revenue:
- 2024: $533,659
- 2025: $621,000
Expenses:
- 2024: $402,404
- 2025: $481,000
Expense Ratio: 75.4% of total revenue spent on grants and operations
Liabilities: $0 (2025)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Shalhevet High School ($150,000), Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy ($54,100), Bnai David Judea ($51,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shalhevet High School Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $150,000 |
| Bnai David Judea Los Angeles, CA | Religious | $51,500 |
| Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy Beverly Hills, CA | Educational | $54,100 |
| Harvard Chabad Cambridge, MA | Social Religious | $25,000 |
| International Beit Din Bronx, NY | Religious | $17,200 |
| Kesher Families Hewlett, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Midwest Campers (Camp Stone) Beachwood, OH | Educational | $10,000 |
| United Nations Watch - USA New York, NY | Social | $5,000 |
| Mechon Hadar New York, NY | Educational | $10,000 |
| Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance New York, NY | Educational | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Gail Katz – President
- Mayer Bick – Treasurer
Both serve on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIL KATZ | President | 5 | — |
| MAYER BICK | Treasurer | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Katz Bick Foundation fund?
The foundation supports educational, religious, social, and antipoverty organizations. Primary funding interests include: • Education • Religious organizations • Social services and antipoverty initiatives • Human services • Philanthropy and grantmaking
How do I apply for a grant from Katz Bick Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • The foundation made 13-19 grants in recent fiscal years • Average grant size: approximately $20,000-$98,000 • Median grant size: $5,000 • Typical award range: $180–$150,180 **Recent Grants (2024-2025):** • Shalhevet High School: $150,180 (Educational) • Chabad House of Harvard Square: $55,000 (Religious) • Trinity Boston Connects: $10,100 (Social) **Total Giving:** • 2024: $402,404 in expenses • 2025: $474,740 in total giving The foundation appears to accept new applicants…
Where does Katz Bick Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, with particular concentration in: • California (Los Angeles area) • New York • Massachusetts • Additional funding in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, and Rhode Island
What size grants does Katz Bick Foundation award?
In 2025, Katz Bick Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $475K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Katz Bick Foundation's EIN?
Katz Bick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3970154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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