M D Katz Foundation Inc
M D Katz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Englewood, New Jersey. In 2025, it gave grants to organizations whose stated work included education, religious education, medical services, and support for people in need.
M D Katz Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: M D Katz Foundation Inc gave $5.7M across 61 grants in 2025 (avg $93K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,688,788
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 61
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $93,259
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $59,829,967
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (14 of 61, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% 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 M D Katz Foundation Inc
- 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: 300 East Linden Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631
Phone: (201) 569-4040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M D Katz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshiva University ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $5.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
263 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 263 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 11% to recipients in New Jersey. California, Maryland, and Massachusetts each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is M D Katz Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 61 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $119K. How we count
Medians: $410 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.3M (2021) to $5.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 61 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Education | $2,500,000 |
| American Friends of Bar-Ilan University New York, NY | Education | $710,000 |
| Orthodox Union New York, NY | Religious | $661,370 |
| Ohr Torah Stone Institutions New York, NY | Education | $625,000 |
| The Frisch School Paramus, NJ | Education | $410,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek New York, NY | Medical Research | $250,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Education | $161,850 |
| Be'er Hagolah Institutes Brooklyn, NY | Education | $75,000 |
| Lamm Legacy Project Englewood, NJ | Religious Education | $50,000 |
| Etzion Foundation Teaneck, NJ | Religious Education | $30,000 |
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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 | $59,829,967 | $6,235,711 | $6,217,969 | $5,688,788 | 61 | $5,735,838 | $5,576,534 | $6,464,038 |
| 2024 | $59,812,225 | $7,720,106 | $5,948,143 | $5,445,926 | 52 | $5,491,655 | $7,047,076 | $5,825,203 |
| 2023 | $58,040,262 | $6,517,747 | $5,957,055 | $5,581,146 | 51 | $5,613,646 | $6,004,203 | $5,505,337 |
| 2022 | $57,479,534 | $6,296,099 | $5,222,688 | $4,777,643 | 41 | $4,815,093 | $5,745,686 | $5,459,444 |
| 2021 | $56,406,123 | $4,559,435 | $4,690,451 | $4,330,275 | 58 | — | $4,113,814 | $4,772,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M D Katz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.5M 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, religious organizations, medical research, and services for people in need.
Among its grantees, Yeshiva University describes its work as providing education, training, research, and clinical programs. The Frisch School says it provides religious education and college-preparatory courses to high school students. American Committee for Shaare Zedek says it raises funds to support Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Daily Giving describes its work as enabling contributions to nonprofit grantees that meet basic needs of the Jewish people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 61 grants totaling $5,688,788. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $2,500,000, with a median of $1,200.
The largest reported grants included $2,500,000 to Yeshiva University for education; $710,000 to American Friends of Bar-Ilan University for education; $661,370 to Orthodox Union for religious purposes; $625,000 to Ohr Torah Stone Institutions for education; and $410,000 to The Frisch School for education. Other grants included $250,000 to American Committee for Shaare Zedek for medical research and $25,384 to Daily Giving for support for the needy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Monique C Katz as PresidentTreasurer, Michael D Katz as VP Secretary, and Rachel Sidlow as Director.
M D Katz Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel Sidlow
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Katz
Vice President Secretary
Vice President Assistant Secretary → Vice President Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monique C. Katz
Presidenttreasurer
Vice President Secretary → Presidenttreasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mordecai D. Katz (2021) — Presidenttreasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 M D Katz Foundation Inc
How much does M D Katz Foundation Inc give each year?
M D Katz Foundation Inc gave $5.7M across 61 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.4M across 52 grants.
What is M D Katz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
M D Katz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $93,259, across 61 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M D Katz Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does M D Katz Foundation Inc give grants?
M D Katz Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Teaneck, NJ (9 grants), Englewood, NJ (8 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Does M D Katz Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on M D Katz Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (16 grants), "Religious" (16 grants) and "Support for the Needy" (13 grants).
Who are M D Katz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
M D Katz Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshiva University ($2,500,000), American Friends of Bar-Ilan University ($710,000) and Orthodox Union ($661,370), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is M D Katz Foundation Inc?
M D Katz Foundation Inc reported $59.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.5M (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 M D Katz Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, religious organizations, medical research, and services for people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M D Katz Foundation Inc?
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 M D Katz Foundation Inc's EIN?
M D Katz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6035541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does M D Katz Foundation Inc 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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