Private foundation · EIN 92-3557819 · Baltimore, Maryland · Human services

Barbara P and Joseph J Katz Charitable Foundation Inc

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: 11 grants paid, $88K total, median $4,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$88K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in MD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Rosa Jc FoundationSanta Rosa, CAGeneral$28K
Reimagine IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral$20K
Community Health and Education FoundationLivermore, CAGeneral$10K
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXGeneral$6,000
Austin Pets AliveAustin, TXGeneral$4,000
Pasadena Community FoundationPasadena, CAGeneral$4,000
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral$4,000
LA Fire Dept FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral$3,000
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CAGeneral$3,000
Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CAGeneral$3,000
Community Organized Relief EffortLos Angeles, CAGeneral$3,000

By state: California 9 · Texas 2

About this foundation

Barbara P and Joseph J Katz Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Baltimore, Maryland, administered in care of Charlotte Sherman, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Barbara P and Joseph J Katz Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Barbara P and Joseph J Katz Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $88K across 11 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Barbara P and Joseph J Katz Charitable Foundation Inc give?

California (9 grants), Texas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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