Katz Foundation
Katz Foundation is a private foundation based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. In its 2025 filing, it reported 40 grants totaling $2,276,957 and stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Katz Foundation at a glance
In short: Katz Foundation gave $2.3M across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,276,957
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,924
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,370,451
- +14.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (12 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to 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: 905 N Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone: (856) 667-6440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Katz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple University ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 180 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 14% to New York, and 13% to New Jersey. California accounted for 2%; Wisconsin was listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Katz Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 40 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $78K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 250% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $2.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Donation | $1,500,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $200,000 |
| Congregation Beth El Voorhees, NJ | Charitable Donation | $129,640 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Donation | $50,000 |
| Marjorie and Lewis Katz JCC Margate, NJ | Charitable Donation | $44,417 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation Margate, NJ | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| Borough of Longport Longport, NJ | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Safety in Groups Cherry Hill, NJ | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| ADL New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
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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 | $19,370,451 | $4,998,206 | $2,529,124 | $2,276,957 | 40 | $2,276,957 | $1,293,229 | $910,241 |
| 2024 | $16,901,369 | $5,384,145 | $2,657,294 | $2,412,147 | 39 | $2,412,147 | $1,690,659 | $758,133 |
| 2023 | $14,174,518 | $4,528,429 | $2,267,642 | $2,003,500 | 34 | $2,003,500 | $811,471 | $660,479 |
| 2022 | $11,913,731 | $4,227,373 | $1,544,601 | $1,306,500 | 29 | $1,306,500 | $529,450 | $505,431 |
| 2021 | $9,230,959 | $4,260,177 | $2,160,767 | $2,020,159 | 38 | $2,020,159 | $527,056 | $395,606 |
| 2020 | $7,131,756 | $3,765,600 | $1,936,804 | $1,708,129 | 26 | — | $47,006 | $194,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Katz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $910K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation says its mission is to raise funds for research into effective melanoma treatments and ultimately a cure. Safety in Groups says it provides housing communities for adults with developmental challenges. Riverdale Country School describes itself as a pre-K through grade 12 independent school focused on learning, character, and community.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in Jewish education and community, youth development, and educational opportunities for women and youth. Those are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $2,276,957. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $1,500,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,500,000 to Temple University, $200,000 to Columbia University, and $129,640 to Congregation Beth El. Other grants included $50,000 to the University of Southern California; $44,417 to the Marjorie and Lewis Katz JCC; and $30,000 each to Eagles Autism Foundation and the Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation. The filing listed the grant purposes as charitable donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Drew Katz as a director.
Katz Foundation is led by Drew Katz, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Drew Katz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Katz Foundation
How much does Katz Foundation give each year?
Katz Foundation gave $2.3M across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 39 grants.
What is Katz Foundation's typical grant size?
Katz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $56,924, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Katz Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Katz Foundation give grants?
Katz Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Bronx, NY (3 grants) and Margate, NJ (2 grants).
Does Katz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Katz Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (40 grants).
Who are Katz Foundation's largest grantees?
Katz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Temple University ($1,500,000), Columbia University ($200,000) and Congregation Beth El ($129,640), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Katz Foundation?
Katz Foundation reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $910K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Katz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation says its mission is to raise funds for research into effective melanoma treatments and ultimately a cure. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 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 Katz Foundation's EIN?
Katz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3336393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Katz 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Katz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/katz-foundation-morg_3c95ef1335594e1e9225fc5f02921d96
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