Private foundation · EIN 04-2947276 · Mill Valley, California

Katz Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $18K total, median $1,350. 60% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$18K
Median grant
$1,350
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Resurge InternationalSunnyvale, CAGeneral Purpose$5,000
Tuscan Heritage FoundationSan Rafael, CAGeneral Purpose$4,000
Seva FoundationBerkeley, CAGeneral Purpose$2,000
Stone Research FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral Purpose$1,500
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral Purpose$1,500
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYGeneral Purpose$1,200
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral Purpose$1,000
Gbe FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral Purpose$1,000
Democracy NowNew York, NYGeneral Purpose$500
Everyday Zen FoundationOceanside, CAGeneral Purpose$500

By state: California 6 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Katz Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mill Valley, California, administered in care of Dasa Katz, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Katz Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Katz Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $18K across 10 grants, a median of $1,350.

Where does Katz Family Foundation give?

California (6 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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