Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation
The Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation was a private foundation based in Sagaponack, New York. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation stated that it had dissolved with the consent of its directors and distributed all remaining assets to qualified charities in the ordinary course of business. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation gave $180K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Rhode Island. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $179,655
- +76.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +260.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,981
- -51.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because its 2024 filing is marked as final and states that the foundation dissolved, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 85 Old Farm Rd, Sagaponack Ny, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 496-1069
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown University ($166K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 83 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island and 6% to recipients in New York. Smaller shares went to recipients in Georgia, Massachusetts, and Texas. The largest Rhode Island grants were to Brown University in Providence; the largest listed New York grant was to The Watermill Center in Water Mill.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $283 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 12% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2021) to $180K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | General Support | $100,775 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | General Support | $65,067 |
| The Watermill Center Water Mill, NY | General Support | $6,750 |
| Care USA Atlanta, GA | General Support | $1,035 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | General Support | $1,018 |
| Citymeals on Wheels New York, NY | General Support | $1,012 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving Irving, TX | General Support | $525 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $508 |
| Brady Center Washington, DC | General Support | $500 |
| Hearts of the Father Outreach Sheffield, MA | General Support | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $112,815 | $188,815 | $179,655 | 18 | $188,815 | $112,815 | $2,773 |
| 2023 | $57,309 | $24,036 | $105,737 | $102,082 | 5 | $105,536 | $33,091 | $9,766 |
| 2022 | $139,010 | $31,876 | $114,721 | $107,279 | 17 | $111,754 | $31,058 | $15,389 |
| 2021 | $221,855 | $79,856 | $97,525 | $94,410 | 21 | $96,192 | $76,808 | $20,307 |
| 2020 | $239,524 | $33,693 | $107,093 | $103,270 | 22 | — | $30,183 | $18,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Mothers Against Drunk Driving describes its work as seeking to end the dangers of drunk and drugged driving, while The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Hearts of the Father Outreach says it operates homes for children who are orphaned or abused.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $179,655. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $100,775, with a median of $500. Brown University received two grants for general support: $100,775 and $65,067. Other notable grants included $6,750 to The Watermill Center, $1,035 to CARE USA, $1,018 to God’s Love We Deliver, and $1,012 to Citymeals on Wheels.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Julie Katzman as director and president, and Richard Katzman as director, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation is led by Julie Katzman, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Katzman
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Katzman
Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Director, V.p. & Secretary → Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane Dray Katzman (2020–2021) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation
How much does Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation give each year?
Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation gave $180K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $102K across 5 grants.
What is Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $9,981, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation give grants?
Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Providence, RI (2 grants).
Does Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brown University ($165,842 across 2 grants), The Watermill Center ($6,750) and Care USA ($1,035), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation's EIN?
Richard & Jane Katzman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4266074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard & Jane Katzman 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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