Private foundation · EIN 88-2989040 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shatz 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: 18 grants paid, $81K total, median $5,000. 44% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$81K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AZ
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Desert SurvivorsTucson, AZSupport$11K
National Park ServiceWashington, DCSupport$10K
Shared AdventuresSanta Cruz, CASupport$6,500
University of ArizonaTucson, AZSupport$6,000
Ben's BellsTucson, AZSupport$5,500
Native SeedssearchTucson, AZSupport$5,500
Friends of Bezalel Academy of ArtNew York, NYSupport$5,000
Mazon a Jewish Response to HungerSherman Oaks, CASupport$5,000
Tuscon Jewish Community CenterTucson, AZSupport$5,000
Brennan Center for JusticeNew York, NYSupport$5,000
Oisca USA ChapterRaritan, NJSupport$5,000
Special OlympicsWashington, DCSupport$4,000
Friends of Children With Special NeedsFremont, CASupport$3,000
Arizona Sonora Desert MuseumTucson, AZSupport$1,500
Watershed ManagementTucson, AZSupport$1,000
Clark UniversityWorcester, MASupport$1,000
Locks of LoveWest Palm Beach, FLSupport$1,000
Tucson Wildlife CenterTucson, AZSupport$500

By state: Arizona 8 · California 3 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 2 · New Jersey 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Shatz Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Robert Shatz President, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Shatz 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 Shatz Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $81K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Shatz Family Foundation give?

Arizona (8 grants), California (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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