The Cyrus Katzen Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBaileys Crossroads, Virginia · EIN 52-1756979 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$48.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAY E KATZEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 6031 LEESBURG PIKE, FALLS CHURCH VA 220412203 |
| Phone | 7035784000 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING NAME OF ORGANIZATION AND SUBMITTING PROOF OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND STATING PURPOSE FOR WHICH GRANT WILL BE USED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
85% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | General support/2025 emergency room dept lunches and activities/2025 music therapy program | $812,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Kidney cancer molecular imaging research project | $170,000 |
| Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer Inc | Silver Spring, MD | Campaign for prevention & defeat of breast cancer | $150,000 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington, DC | General support | $125,000 |
| Evans Victory Against Neuroblastoma Foundation | Germantown, MD | Support for children with neuroblastoma & research for the disease | $85,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Children's Inn at Nih | Bethesda, MD | Program endowment | $50,000 |
| Katzen Donor Advised Fund | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| Stuttering Association for the Young | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Grace Community Church | Arlington, VA | General support/concerts and security | $25,000 |
| Save a Child's Heart Foundation | Potomac, MD | Support for cardiac surgery to world's poorest children | $20,000 |
| Temple Shalom | Chevy Chase, MD | Support for jewish synagogue and its community | $20,000 |
| Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless | Washington, DC | Legal support and assistance for the homeless and the poor | $15,000 |
| American Syringgomyelia & Chiari Alliance | Longview, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Christ House | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| George Washington Hillel | Washington, DC | To support & promote community of jewish students of gw | $10,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Company | Hardy, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Wchs Music Boosters | Potomac, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $7,500 |
| National Jewish Health - Capital Area Breath of Life | Alexandria, VA | Support for research & treatment of respiratory diseases | $7,500 |
| National Gallery of Art - the Circle | Washington, DC | Support for art museum | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington | Washington, DC | Provide after-school programs for youths in washington metro area | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation | New York, NY | Support for orthopedic surgery & treatment of rheumatology | $5,000 |
| Restore Childhood | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Stepping Stones Shelter | Rockville, MD | New microwave | $5,000 |
| Strathmore Hall Foundation | North Bethesda, MD | East and west county strings program | $5,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St Louis, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Wolfpack Theatre Boosters | Falls Church, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital | Washington, DC | Support super h 5K | $3,000 |
| Glimmerglass Opera Theatre | Cooperstown, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Reel American Heroes Foundation | Roseville, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Devotion to Children | Reston, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| Soldiers to Sidelines | Lewes, DE | General support | $2,000 |
| World Against Toys Causing Harm | Boston, MA | Educating the public about dangerous children's products | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,732,500 | 35 |
| 2023 | $1,500,360 | 37 |
| 2022 | $1,315,500 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620689349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1756979
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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