Private foundation · EIN 84-3804080 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kath 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: 4 grants paid, $3.8M total, median $9,000. 25% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$3.8M
Median grant
$9,000
Stays in TX
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$85M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vanguard CharitableWarwick, RITo invest, grow, and give assets to charities for meaningful impact.$3.8M
The 100 Club IncHouston, TXScholarships.$10K
John P Burke Memorial FundProvidence, RIScholarships.$8,000
New York Yacht Club FoundationNew York, NYRestoration.$2,500

By state: Rhode Island 2 · Texas 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Kath Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Kathryn Obrien, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Kath 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 Kath Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.8M across 4 grants, a median of $9,000.

Where does Kath Foundation give?

Rhode Island (2 grants), Texas (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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