Private foundation · EIN 47-2580517 · Yardley, Pennsylvania

Katz Chertok 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $123K total, median $4,000. 21% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$123K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in PA
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad of Bucks CountyNewtown, PAAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose.$38K
JCC of Central JerseyScotch Plains, NJAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose.$36K
American Red CrossBoone, IAAn unrestricted grant to further thr foundations exempt purpose$10K
Jewish Fed of Greater PhiladeplhiaPhiladelphia, PAAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose.$10K
United Way of LALos Angeles, CAAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose$10K
Experience CampsWestport, CTAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose$5,000
First TeePhiladelphia, PAAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose.$5,000
Breakthrough TidHagerstown, MDAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose$3,000
The Kind Kitchen of PbNorth Palm Beach, FLAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose$1,800
Arava InstituteNewton Centre, MAAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose$1,000
AscpaWashington, DCAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose$1,000
Teamwork Education FoundationNorth Palm Beach, FLAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose$1,000
Karen Delise Memorial ScholarshipLawrence Township, NJAn unrestricted grant to further the foundations exempt purpose$575
Samuels & Jacob Russin Memorial FunVahalla, NYAn unrestricted grant to further thr foundations exempt purpose$500

By state: Pennsylvania 3 · New Jersey 2 · Iowa 1 · California 1 · Connecticut 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Katz Chertok Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Yardley, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Bernard Katz, 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 Katz Chertok Family 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 Katz Chertok Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $123K across 14 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Katz Chertok Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (3 grants), New Jersey (2 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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