The Shatz Family Foundation Inc
The Shatz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Scarsdale, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish and Israel-related organizations and other nonprofits.
The Shatz Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Shatz Family Foundation Inc gave $35K across 132 grants in 2024 (avg $262.886), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,701
- -26.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 132
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $263
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $271,482
- -7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (30 of 130, 2024)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Shatz Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 29 Montrose Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Phone: (914) 629-6711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shatz Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JCC of LBI NJ ($3K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
623 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 623 grants of 623 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to New Jersey, 12% to California, 6% to the District of Columbia, and 5% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 132 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Shatz Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 130 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $160; repeat grants $299. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 218% of 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 $33K (2020) to $48K (2021). In 2024 it made 132 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JCC of LBI NJ Spray Beach, NJ | Exempt Purpose | $3,359 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Exempt Purpose | $3,223 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Exempt Purpose | $2,660 |
| Steve's Camp New York, NY | Exempt Purpose | $1,950 |
| World Jewish Congress Philadelphia, PA | Exempt Purpose | $1,358 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Conference West Harrison, NY | Exempt Purpose | $850 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | Exempt Purpose | $810 |
| Afmda-Sheads New York, NY | Exempt Purpose | $680 |
| JBS Jewishbroadcastings New York, NY | Exempt Purpose | $633 |
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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 | $271,482 | $13,619 | $36,119 | $34,701 | 132 | $34,701 | $13,619 | $15,920 |
| 2023 | $292,334 | $17,451 | $48,120 | $47,047 | 134 | $47,047 | $17,451 | $16,539 |
| 2022 | $321,945 | $12,495 | $39,567 | $38,079 | 127 | $38,079 | $12,495 | $18,549 |
| 2021 | $347,305 | $36,152 | $48,977 | $47,581 | 127 | $47,581 | $36,152 | $21,666 |
| 2020 | $358,707 | $15,959 | $35,162 | $33,262 | 103 | — | $15,959 | $19,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shatz Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K 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 working in areas such as Jewish community life, Israel, education, media, veterans’ rehabilitation, cultural heritage, and consumer advocacy. For example, Jewish National Fund describes its mission as helping build a prosperous future for Israel and its people; World ORT describes its work as transforming lives through education driven by Jewish values and innovation. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 132 grants totaling $34,701 in 2024. Grants ranged from $15 to $3,359, with a median of $100.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $3,359 to JCC of LBI NJ, $3,223 to Stand With Us, $2,660 to Jewish National Fund, $1,950 to Steve’s Camp, and $1,358 to World Jewish Congress. Other grants included $1,000 to Central Fund of Israel, $850 to Westchester Jewish Conference, and $810 to UJA Federation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Shatz as treasurer and director; Karen Shatz as secretary and director; Daniel Shatz as president and treasurer; and Ilana Shatz as vice president and director.
The Shatz Family Foundation Inc is led by Daniel Shatz, President Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Shatz
President Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Shatz
Treasurer Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Shatz
Secretary Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ilana Shatz
Vice President Director
On filings since 2020
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 Shatz Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Shatz Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Shatz Family Foundation Inc gave $35K across 132 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 134 grants.
What is The Shatz Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Shatz Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $263, across 132 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shatz Family Foundation Inc that year got $160 on average.
Where does The Shatz Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Shatz Family Foundation Inc 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 New Jersey (19%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (37 grants), Washington, DC (15 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Who are The Shatz Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Shatz Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include JCC of LBI NJ ($3,359), Stand with US ($3,223) and Jewish National Fund ($2,660), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shatz Family Foundation Inc?
The Shatz Family Foundation Inc reported $271K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shatz Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as Jewish community life, Israel, education, media, veterans’ rehabilitation, cultural heritage, and consumer advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shatz Family Foundation Inc?
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 Shatz Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Shatz Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2492793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Shatz Family 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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