The Katzenberger Foundation Inc
The Katzenberger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including universities, a food bank, arts and cultural institutions, and organizations working in areas such as legal services, family planning, and humanitarian relief.
The Katzenberger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Katzenberger Foundation Inc gave $625K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $625,000
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $14,115,925
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% 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 The Katzenberger Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Margaret Axelrod
Mailing address: 44 Cocoanut Row B-115, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (917) 443-9300
Email: mga@mggpclaw.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Katzenberger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feeding America (Second Harvest) ($70K). Together the top 10 received $435K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 119 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 52% of grant dollars, followed by Illinois (13%), North Carolina (8%), Alabama (8%), and the District of Columbia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Katzenberger Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 (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 $625K (2024) to $694K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America (Second Harvest) Chicago, IL | National Food Bank | $70,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Scholarship Program | $50,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Legal Svc-Indigent & Disabled | $50,000 |
| United Negro College Fund New York, NY | Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Golieb Family Foundation New York, NY | Contribute Only to Public Charities | $40,000 |
| Lincoln Ctr for the Performing Arts New York, NY | Maintenance & Operations | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation New York, NY | Affordable Family Planning & Counsel | $40,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute Washington, DC | Provide Living Stipend-Summer Intern | $25,000 |
| Auburn Theological New York, NY | Support Programs for Inter-Faith Ed. | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,115,925 | $363,602 | $864,291 | $625,000 | 25 | $677,938 | $239,170 | $744,536 |
| 2023 | $14,616,614 | $208,740 | $902,101 | $640,000 | 23 | $685,992 | $341,927 | $709,918 |
| 2022 | $15,309,975 | $418,367 | $922,498 | $632,500 | 23 | $686,556 | $164,102 | $675,663 |
| 2021 | $15,814,106 | $2,952,849 | $929,279 | $693,500 | 24 | $743,861 | $2,746,347 | $814,513 |
| 2020 | $13,790,536 | $328,958 | $840,952 | $686,000 | 24 | — | $242,175 | $715,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Katzenberger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $745K 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 included support for education and scholarships, food assistance, performing arts, legal services, family planning, and emergency relief.
The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its mission as working with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance human rights. New York University describes its primary missions as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. UNCF says it works to build a pipeline of under-represented students who become college graduates and to support its member institutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $625,000. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $70,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
The largest listed grants included $70,000 to Feeding America (Second Harvest) for a national food bank; $50,000 each to Duke University for a scholarship program, New York University for a scholarship fund, Southern Poverty Law Center for legal services for indigent and disabled people, and United Negro College Fund for a scholarship fund. Other listed grants included $40,000 each to Golieb Family Foundation, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and Planned Parenthood Federation.
Additional 2024 grants included $25,000 to the Smithsonian Institute for a summer-intern living stipend and $20,000 to the International Rescue Committee for emergency international relief. The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists Margaret Axelrod as the contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John A Golieb as secretary, treasurer, and director; Margaret G Axelrod as president and director; and Jay Axelrod and Marianne K Golieb as directors.
The Katzenberger Foundation Inc is led by Margaret G. Axelrod, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret G. Axelrod
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Jay Axelrod
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Marianne K. Golieb
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $10K (2024)
John A. Golieb
Secretary Treasurer D
Sec'y Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer D, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $10K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to John a Golieb (Secy Treas D). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Katzenberger Foundation Inc
How much does The Katzenberger Foundation Inc give each year?
The Katzenberger Foundation Inc gave $625K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $640K across 23 grants.
What is The Katzenberger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Katzenberger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Katzenberger Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Katzenberger Foundation Inc give grants?
The Katzenberger Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (13%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Katzenberger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Katzenberger Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Fund" (3 grants).
Who are The Katzenberger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Katzenberger Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Feeding America (Second Harvest) ($70,000), Duke University ($50,000) and New York University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Katzenberger Foundation Inc?
The Katzenberger Foundation Inc reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $678K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $745K (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 The Katzenberger Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education and scholarships, food assistance, performing arts, legal services, family planning, and emergency relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Katzenberger Foundation Inc?
The Katzenberger Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Katzenberger Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Katzenberger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6094434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Katzenberger 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.
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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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