The Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4513461 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$785K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$13.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $50,000.
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
27% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Civic community | $300,000 |
| The John Paul Stevens Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Education | $100,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Health | $100,000 |
| Clooney Foundation for Justice | New York, NY | Civic advocacy | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Health | $50,000 |
| City Year Inc | Boston, MA | Education | $30,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | New York, NY | Education | $30,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | New York, NY | Religious | $25,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Religious | $25,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | Children | $15,000 |
| Friends of Saban Community Clinic | Los Angeles, CA | Health | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Health | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Religious | $10,000 |
| Harvard Westlake School | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $7,500 |
| Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame | Beverly Hills, CA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Tower Cancer Research Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Health | $5,000 |
| Variety the Children's Charity of Southern California | Stevenson Ranch, CA | Children | $5,000 |
| Laurence School | Valley Glen, CA | Education | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Health | $400,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Health | $150,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $785,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $2,619,740 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349102736
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4513461
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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