Private foundation · EIN 47-2127271 · Englewood, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sidney T & Bertha Katzson Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $47K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$47K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Denver Art MuseumDenver, COCharity$18K
Jewish Community CenterDenver, COCharity$5,000
National Jewish HealthDenver, COCharity$5,000
Roundup River RanchGypsum, COCharity$5,000
University of Colorado Anschuts FoundationsAurora, COCharity$5,000
Mizel InstituteDenver, COCharity$3,600
Global Down SyndromeDenver, COCharity$2,600
Bmh-BjDenver, COCharity$1,800
Shalom ParkAurora, COCharity$1,800

About this foundation

Sidney T & Bertha Katzson Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Englewood, Colorado, administered in care of Richard Right, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Sidney T & Bertha Katzson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Sidney T & Bertha Katzson Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $47K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Sidney T & Bertha Katzson Charitable Foundation give?

Colorado (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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