Joan and Kenneth Katen Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 99-3055168 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$45K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wnet | New York, NY | Through our family of brands, the wnet group creates and presents life-changing media made for, and possible by, an engaged public. we use… | $5,000 |
| St Benedict's Preparatory School | Newark, NJ | Guided by the gospel and in service to newark and its surrounding communities, st. benedict's prep builds community, tends to the heart,… | $5,000 |
| Covenant House International | New York, NY | Covenant house builds a bridge to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking through unconditional love,… | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | The metropolitan museum of art collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across all times and cultures. | $5,000 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | New york public radio's mission is to bring people together across their differences, amplify unheard voices, and tell stories with candor… | $5,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | The rutgers university foundation, a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt organization, exists to generate philanthropic resources and facilitate… | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | The mission of doctors without borders/mdecins sans frontires (msf) is to deliver medical relief to people affected by conflict, epidemics,… | $5,000 |
| The Smithsonian | New York, NY | Through our unparalleled collections and research capabilities, and the insight and creativity we foster through art, history, and culture,… | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Children's hospital of philadelphia, the oldest hospital in the united states dedicated exclusively to pediatrics, strives to be the world… | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349103269
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-3055168
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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