Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad
The Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia, New York, and Tennessee.
Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad at a glance
In short: Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad gave $721K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $720,976
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -36.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,024
- +60.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,115
- Total assets
- $11,080,372
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (66% 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 Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6100 Lake Forrest Drive 300, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: (404) 255-7400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City Springs Theater Company ($80K). Together the top 10 received $499K.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 192 grants of 200 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Georgia (66%), followed by New York (12%), Tennessee (11%), South Carolina (5%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 111% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2021) to $721K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $721K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Springs Theater Company Sandy Springs, GA | General Operating Support | $80,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Operating Support | $78,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operating Support | $72,000 |
| The Goode Foundation Fairburn, GA | General Operating Support | $57,500 |
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Purple Pansies Cumming, GA | General Operating Support | $49,600 |
| Aurora Day Camp Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $33,234 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Roswell, GA | General Operating Support | $29,115 |
| Ovarian Cancer Institute Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Rock the Block Charleston, SC | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad?
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 | $11,080,372 | $909,085 | $871,488 | $720,976 | 40 | $871,488 | $590,548 | $779,962 |
| 2024 | $11,102,775 | $1,175,650 | $841,140 | $709,459 | 63 | $841,140 | $672,398 | $729,901 |
| 2023 | $10,708,265 | $2,492,744 | $546,153 | $400,980 | 41 | $546,153 | $543,000 | $482,581 |
| 2022 | $8,974,174 | $7,927,085 | $401,599 | $342,040 | 47 | $401,599 | $979,514 | $356,251 |
| 2021 | $1,232,272 | $1,257,272 | $70,500 | $70,500 | 9 | $70,504 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad reported a distributable amount of $780K 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Purple Pansies says it offers financial aid to people and families affected by pancreatic cancer and funds research and clinical trials. GiGi’s Playhouse describes its work as providing free educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for people with Down syndrome and their families. Giving Grace says its mission is to provide resources, relationships, and community to address homelessness and housing instability.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $720,976. Grant amounts ranged from $590 to $80,000, with a median grant of $8,115. Listed grants included $80,000 to City Springs Theater Company, $78,000 to Jewish National Fund, $72,000 to St Jude Research Hospital, $57,500 to The Goode Foundation, and $50,000 to University of Georgia Foundation. Each of these grants was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mickey G Katz as Chairman, Gina K Kellis as Vice President, and Barry Katz as Secretary.
Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad is led by Mickey G. Katz, Chairman on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mickey G. Katz
Chairman
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$8K (2025)
Gina K. Kellis
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Barry Katz
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Gina K Kellis (Vice President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad
How much does Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad give each year?
Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad gave $721K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $709K across 63 grants.
What is Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad's typical grant size?
Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad's median grant in 2025 was $8,115, and its average grant was $18,024, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad give grants?
Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad gives mostly in Georgia: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (12 grants), Alpharetta, GA (5 grants), Roswell, GA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad's largest grantees?
Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad's largest 2025 grantees include City Springs Theater Company ($80,000), Jewish National Fund ($78,000) and St Jude Research Hospital ($72,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad?
Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $871K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $780K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Purple Pansies says it offers financial aid to people and families affected by pancreatic cancer and funds research and clinical trials. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad's EIN?
Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3345197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Georgia
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc
Atlanta, GA
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta funds nonprofits across areas including health, education, human services, arts, housing, and civic engagement, with an emphasis on equity and shared prosperity. Its itemized 2024 grants had a median of $21,000, and over 64% of its 2024 grant support stayed in the 23-county metro Atlanta region, though it also funds organizations nationally and internationally. Nonprofits can apply through the foundation’s Grants Portal for competitive opportunities; it also makes donor-advised grants, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,414
Total Given
$152.3M
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Atlanta, GA
BGCA funds youth development through local Boys & Girls Clubs, supporting academic success, health, leadership, mentoring, and related programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,047 to $2,704,861, with a median of $81,098, and went to communities across the United States, Native lands, and military installations. Whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$95.2M
Grants
797
Total Given
$120.5M
Habitat for Humanity International Inc
Americus, GA
Habitat for Humanity International funds affiliates and other organizations working on affordable housing, including homebuilding, housing preservation, coalition building and advocacy. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,027 to $6.37 million, with a median of about $48,700, supporting work across the U.S. and internationally; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$760.0M
Grants
719
Total Given
$101.6M
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation
Atlanta, GA
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation funds work in Atlanta’s Westside, democracy, the environment, mental health and well-being, youth development, and founder initiatives, with a focus on Georgia and Montana and some national impact. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $20 million, with a median of $50,000. It makes grants by invitation and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$466.3M
Grants
586
Total Given
$212.1M
Georgia Power Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Georgia Power Foundation supports programs and capital campaigns that improve quality of life, including work in health care, education, workforce development, arts, and community development, with a strong preference for Georgia organizations and communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $1 million, with a median of $10,000; requests of $25,000 or less are reviewed on an ongoing basis. It accepts online grant requests, as described in its filing.
Assets
$217.0M
Grants
517
Total Given
$18.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Georgia
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/saul-p-and-nellie-z-axelroad-morg_9f88731cd92842ae8e1de7a957330414
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_833345197_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/saul-p-and-nellie-z-axelroad-morg_9f88731cd92842ae8e1de7a957330414},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-06. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Saul P and Nellie Z Axelroad down — hundreds of funders to go?