Arthur and Sylvia Katz Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6086624 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,065.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL KATZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 910 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE, CHICAGO IL 60611 |
| Phone | 3127201947 |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO STANDARD APPLICATION FORM. SUBMIT A LETTER REQUESTING CONTRIBUTION WITH A COPY OF IRS SEC. 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION. |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINES EXIST. |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE AS DEFINED UNDER IRC SECTION 170(C). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Sholom Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $1,065 |
| Friends of the Forum | Hartsdale, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| The Maddie Kramer Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Make a Wish | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,315 | 8 |
| 2024 | $8,450 | 8 |
| 2023 | $9,750 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jan 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620279349100807
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6086624
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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