Jerold B Katz Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 74-2164970 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $98,600 and $1,000,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JEROLD B KATZ FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 5847 SAN FELIPE STREET STE 2375, HOUSTON TX 77057 |
| Phone | 7139537700 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS IN ANY STANDARD FORMAT EXCEPT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, WHICH MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE CITIZENS' SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF AMERICA FORM. THE FOUNDATION NOTIFIES ALL ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION'S AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED UNDER THE JEROLD B. KATZ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITIZENS' SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF AMERICA. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES OF THE KATZ CONTROLLED GROUP. |
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
36% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $6,550,000 |
| The Nightingale-Bamford School | New York, NY | 2025 donation | $4,350,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Inc | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $2,500,000 |
| Houston Police Foundation | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $1,500,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Norman, OK | 2025 donation | $1,500,000 |
| Congregation Emanu El | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $1,000,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $900,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $500,000 |
| Riverdale Country School Inc | Bronx, NY | 2025 donation | $450,000 |
| Graham Windham | Brooklyn, NY | 2025 donation | $350,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | New York, NY | 2025 donation | $350,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $250,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $250,000 |
| Brighter Bites | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $250,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $200,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $112,000 |
| Nyu Langone Health | New York, NY | 2025 donation | $98,600 |
| Moishe House | Encinitas, CA | 2025 donation | $50,000 |
| Tirr Foundation | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $50,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | 2025 donation | $50,000 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $25,000 |
| The Kinkaid School | Houston, TX | 2025 donation | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,305,600 | 22 |
| 2023 | $17,980,000 | 13 |
| 2022 | $10,150,000 | 11 |
| 2021 | $13,300,539 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602589349100305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2164970
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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