The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family
The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family is a private foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey. It made 25 grants totaling $156,882 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations that include Jewish schools and federations, educational organizations, and community and health-related organizations.
The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family at a glance
In short: The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family gave $157K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New York. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,882
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,275
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,494,085
- +18.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (47% 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 Steven W and Ruth Katz Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Noel Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Phone: (973) 535-1888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abraham Joshua Heschel School ($60K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 123 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York received 47% of grant dollars and New Jersey received 33%. Florida accounted for 14%, California for 3%, and Washington, DC, for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 224% 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 $121K (2020) to $157K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Joshua Heschel School New York, NY | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ Whippany, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Morse Life Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Chabad at Short Hills Short Hills, NJ | Charitable | $14,742 |
| USC Shoah Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,400 |
| Prep for Prep New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Millburn Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad Millburn, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Rileys Dance NJ Sharing Network New Providence, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,494,085 | $413,663 | $178,728 | $156,882 | 25 | $156,882 | $265,659 | $69,899 |
| 2023 | $1,259,150 | $193,426 | $156,126 | $134,468 | 29 | $134,468 | $46,261 | $64,685 |
| 2022 | $1,221,850 | $259,327 | $178,716 | $154,518 | 25 | $154,518 | $36,827 | $69,420 |
| 2021 | $1,141,085 | $291,096 | $174,604 | $147,828 | 25 | $147,828 | $140,820 | $67,042 |
| 2020 | $1,042,224 | $245,012 | $142,823 | $121,450 | 19 | — | $98,639 | $57,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish education and community life, educational access, higher education, health, and the arts. For example, the Abraham Joshua Heschel School describes itself as an independent Jewish day school serving students from a range of Jewish backgrounds, practices, and beliefs. Prep for Prep says it works to expand educational access and opportunity for promising New York City students. The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ says it cares for people in need and builds Jewish life through a network of local and overseas partner agencies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $156,882. Grants ranged from $250 to $60,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest awards included $60,000 to the Abraham Joshua Heschel School, $25,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, $20,000 to Morse Life Foundation, and $14,742 to Chabad at Short Hills. Other grants included $5,400 to USC Shoah Foundation, $5,000 to Prep for Prep, and $3,500 to Syracuse University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven W Katz as Treasurer and Ruth Katz and Wayne Zuckerman as Trustees.
The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth Katz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wayne Zuckerman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven W. Katz
Treasurer
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 Steven W and Ruth Katz Family
How much does The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family give each year?
The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family gave $157K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 29 grants.
What is The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family's typical grant size?
The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,275, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family give grants?
The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (33%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Millburn, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants).
Who are The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family's largest grantees?
The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family's largest 2024 grantees include Abraham Joshua Heschel School ($60,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ ($25,000) and Morse Life Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family?
The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish education and community life, educational access, higher education, health, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family?
The foundation 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 Steven W and Ruth Katz Family's EIN?
The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0652257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Steven W and Ruth Katz Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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