The Lawrence Katzman Charitable
The Lawrence Katzman Charitable is a private foundation based in Sagaponack, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 71 grants totaling $639,838, supporting charitable organizations including refugee services, homelessness programs, food assistance, veterans’ services, education, arts, and humanitarian relief organizations.
The Lawrence Katzman Charitable at a glance
In short: The Lawrence Katzman Charitable gave $640K across 71 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $639,838
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,012
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,134,525
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lawrence Katzman Charitable
- 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: 85 Old Farm Rd, Sagaponack, NY 11962
Phone: (917) 318-9668
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lawrence Katzman Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hias ($55K). Together the top 10 received $334K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 170 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 50% of grant dollars and recipients in Washington, DC, received 21%. Florida, Rhode Island, and New Jersey each accounted for 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lawrence Katzman Charitable gives
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 12697% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $5K (2021) to $640K (2024). In 2024 it made 71 grants totaling $640K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hias Washington, DC | General Support | $55,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless New York, NY | General Support | $36,494 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | General Support | $34,666 |
| Bike Ms (Shirley We Ride) New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| The Public Theater New York, NY | General Support | $27,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Institute for Citizens and Scholars Princeton, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Lawrence Katzman Charitable?
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 | $12,134,525 | $651,105 | $650,789 | $639,838 | 71 | $647,797 | $650,799 | $588,107 |
| 2023 | $12,134,209 | $165,103 | $631,594 | $622,204 | 66 | $628,747 | $187,940 | $615,139 |
| 2022 | $12,600,700 | $304,979 | $537,452 | $516,664 | 31 | $527,809 | $181,072 | $629,638 |
| 2021 | $12,833,173 | $12,306,768 | $15,030 | $5,000 | 1 | $7,945 | $195,295 | $520,062 |
| 2020 | $541,435 | $556,645 | $15,210 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $31 | $14,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lawrence Katzman Charitable reported a distributable amount of $588K 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 organizations whose work spans several areas. HIAS describes its mission as helping refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity. The Coalition for the Homeless says it provides direct services and advocacy for homeless individuals and families. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Other 2024 recipients included organizations focused on veterans’ well-being, civic engagement, food access, disability rights, and humanitarian relief.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 71 grants totaling $639,838. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $55,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $55,000 to HIAS, $50,000 to Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), $36,494 to the Coalition for the Homeless, and $34,666 to Brown University. Other notable grants were $30,000 to Bike MS (Shirley We Ride), $27,500 to The Public Theater, and $25,000 each to Central Park Conservancy, the Institute for Citizens and Scholars, World Central Kitchen, and Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Katzman as president, John S Katzman as treasurer, and Julie Katzman as secretary.
The Lawrence Katzman Charitable is led by Richard Katzman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Katzman
President
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John S. Katzman
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Katzman
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Lawrence Katzman Charitable
How much does The Lawrence Katzman Charitable give each year?
The Lawrence Katzman Charitable gave $640K across 71 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $622K across 66 grants.
What is The Lawrence Katzman Charitable's typical grant size?
The Lawrence Katzman Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,012, across 71 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lawrence Katzman Charitable give grants?
The Lawrence Katzman Charitable gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Washington, DC (11 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Lawrence Katzman Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lawrence Katzman Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (71 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lawrence Katzman Charitable's largest grantees?
The Lawrence Katzman Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Hias ($55,000), Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) ($50,000) and Coalition for the Homeless ($36,494), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lawrence Katzman Charitable?
The Lawrence Katzman Charitable reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $648K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $588K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lawrence Katzman Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose work spans several areas. HIAS describes its mission as helping refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lawrence Katzman Charitable?
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 The Lawrence Katzman Charitable's EIN?
The Lawrence Katzman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2947473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lawrence Katzman Charitable 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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Lawrence Katzman Charitable funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Lawrence Katzman Charitable's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
The Rockefeller Foundation
New York, NY
The Rockefeller Foundation funds initiatives in energy access, sustainable food systems, health, climate, economic opportunity, and finance in the United States and around the world. In 2024, it made 381 grants, with a median grant of about $171,000, though awards ranged widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests and funds preselected organizations only.
Assets
$6.4B
Grants
381
Total Given
$233.2M
Mutual of America Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$136K
Grants
539
Total Given
$839K
Select Equity Group Foundation
New York, NY
The foundation supports charitable organizations in advocacy and civil rights, arts and culture, education and youth development, the environment, health, human services, and international development, locally, nationally, and internationally. In 2025, grants ranged from $30 to $500,000, with a median of $1,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$44.7M
Grants
854
Total Given
$7.3M
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Morristown, NJ
The Community Foundation of New Jersey supports a broad range of causes, including arts, education, health, human services, and the environment, through donor-directed and other charitable funds. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $19,759, with awards ranging widely; its current health grant opportunity serves Morris and Somerset counties. Eligible New Jersey nonprofits may apply to specific grant opportunities, subject to each opportunity’s guidelines.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,321
Total Given
$93.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Lawrence Katzman Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lawrence-katzman-charitable-morg_138593c0c3904245860c002a29332cb6
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_842947473_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Lawrence Katzman Charitable funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-lawrence-katzman-charitable-morg_138593c0c3904245860c002a29332cb6},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-22. 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 The Lawrence Katzman Charitable'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.
The Lawrence Katzman Charitable down — hundreds of funders to go?