Sheldon and Audrey Katz Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySilver Spring, Maryland · EIN 52-2006607 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$915K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$23.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $90,000.
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
76% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Forests Work | Lexington, KY | Environmental conservation | $100,000 |
| Population Action International | Washington, DC | Medical awarness | $100,000 |
| Frankfurt Zoological Society | Washington, DC | Environmental conservation | $95,000 |
| Population Connection | Washington, DC | Medical awarness | $95,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | San Francisco, CA | Operating | $90,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Operating | $90,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Association | Washington, DC | Environmental conservation | $50,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | Environmental conservation | $50,000 |
| Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc | New York, NY | Support of voter cast initiative | $50,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Feeding the hungry | $40,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $35,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Medical research | $30,000 |
| Turquoise Mountain Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Maryland Biodiversity Project | Cambridge, MD | Environmental conservation | $20,000 |
| The Yale School of Architecture | New Haven, CT | Support of the center for ecosystems in architecture | $20,000 |
| Round House Theatre Inc | Bethesda, MD | Operating | $15,000 |
| Friends of Bookside Gardens | Wheaton, MD | Environmental conservation | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $915,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,457,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349101362
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2006607
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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