Private foundation · EIN 91-2001806 · Palo Alto, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charles and Roberta 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $290K total, median $11K. 42% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$290K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in CA
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral funding$85K
ExploratoriumSan Francisco, CAGeneral funding$85K
National Park Conservation Association (npca)Washington, DCGeneral funding$33K
LifemovesMenlo Park, CAGeneral funding$20K
Second HarvestChicago, ILGeneral funding$15K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAGeneral funding$12K
East Palo Alto Academy FoundationPalo Alto, CAGeneral funding$10K
Tidelines InstituteGustavus, AKGeneral funding$10K
Tropical Landscape and Climate ProgramFairbanks, AKGeneral funding$6,000
Mary's PlaceSeattle, WAGeneral funding$5,000
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCGeneral funding$5,000
Free Arts NYCNew York, NYGeneral funding$4,000

By state: California 5 · District of Columbia 2 · Alaska 2 · Illinois 1 · Washington 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Charles and Roberta Katz Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palo Alto, California, administered in care of Charles J Katz Jr, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Charles and Roberta Katz 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 Charles and Roberta Katz Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $290K across 12 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Charles and Roberta Katz Family Foundation give?

California (5 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Alaska (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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