The Cyrus Katzen Foundation Inc
The Cyrus Katzen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia. Established in 1991, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting nonprofit organizations primarily in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and nearby regions of Maryland and Virginia.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.2M
-0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+14.1% YoY
Grant Count
37
-27.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+57.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of causes including:
- Arts and Culture: Visual arts, art conservation, and museums
- Education: General support and higher education initiatives
- Jewish Community: Support for Jewish student communities and religious organizations
- Health and Medical Research: Including cancer research, respiratory disease research, and orthopedic surgery
- Children and Youth: Support for child welfare and pediatric health initiatives
- Social Services: Including support for people with disabilities and homelessness
- Community Support: General community development and religious support
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications from eligible organizations.
Grant Range
$500 - $1,107,000
Average Grant
amount: $11,773 (general support category)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Washington, DC metropolitan area
- Maryland
- Virginia
- Additional geographic reach includes Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, and other U.S. locations
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (Most Recent Filing - 2024):
- Total assets: $36,219,758
- Total giving: $2,136,344
- Total revenue: $2,223,239
- Total expenses: $2,395,264
Historical Trends:
- 2023: $36.4M in assets, $1.3M in giving, 51 grants
- 2022: $37.4M in assets, $2.5M in giving, 53 grants
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,219,758 | $36,381,168 | $37,351,885 |
| Revenue | $2,223,239 | $1,228,875 | $2,503,769 |
| Expenses | $2,395,264 | $2,199,592 | $3,343,269 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,136,344 | $1,946,345 | $2,958,317 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,964,835 | $999,276 | $2,190,497 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,100,784 | $1,975,311 | $2,154,392 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
233 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jay E. Katzen - Director (4 hrs/week, $47,818)
- John R. Brunner - Director (4 hrs/week, $46,240)
- Julie K. Muchnick - Director (4 hrs/week, $47,691)
- Marc R. Feinberg - Director (8 hrs/week, $97,818)
- Millard S. Bennett - Director (12 hrs/week, $140,773)
- Stacy K. Nidus - Director (4 hrs/week, $49,431)
The foundation operates with 2 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAY E KATZEN | DIRECTOR | 4 | $47,818 |
| JOHN R BRUNNER | DIRECTOR | 4 | $46,240 |
| JULIE K MUCHNICK | DIRECTOR | 4 | $47,691 |
| MARC R FEINBERG | DIRECTOR | 8 | $97,818 |
| MILLARD S BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 12 | $140,773 |
| STACY K NIDUS | DIRECTOR | 4 | $49,431 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant recipients include:
Brem Foundation To Defeat Breast Cancer ($100,000 for Campaign for Prevention & Defeat of Breast Cancer)
Foundation for the National Institute of Health ($50,000 for General Support)
Temple Shalom ($27,500 for Support for Jewish Synagogue and Its Community)
Children's Hospital Foundation
The foundation continues active grantmaking with awards distributed across its priority areas, with the most recent filing dated 2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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