The Charles and Roberta Katz Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 91-2001806 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$290K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
58% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | General funding | $85,000 |
| Exploratorium | San Francisco, CA | General funding | $85,000 |
| National Park Conservation Association (Npca) | Washington, DC | General funding | $33,000 |
| Lifemoves | Menlo Park, CA | General funding | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest | Chicago, IL | General funding | $15,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General funding | $12,000 |
| East Palo Alto Academy Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Tidelines Institute | Gustavus, AK | General funding | $10,000 |
| Tropical Landscape and Climate Program | Fairbanks, AK | General funding | $6,000 |
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | General funding | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General funding | $5,000 |
| Free Arts NYC | New York City, NY | General funding | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $267,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $278,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349102376
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2001806
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.