The Sylvia and Jim Katzman Foundation
Historical FunderSaratoga, California · EIN 77-0114349 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75 and $500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES A KATZMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3415, SARATOGA CA 950705506 |
| Phone | 4088679607 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT |
| 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
19% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Shir Hadash | Los Gatos, CA | Religious | $10,650 |
| The Common School | Amherst, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Various Organized Charities | San Francisco, CA | Public | $1,867 |
| San Francisco Symphony | San Francisco, CA | Public | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | Oakland, CA | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival | Cupertino, CA | Public | $500 |
| Purdue Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | Education | $500 |
| Theatreworks | Mountain View, CA | Public | $500 |
| National Kidney Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Medical | $375 |
| Cancer Carepoint | San Jose, CA | Public | $350 |
| Jewish Family Services | Los Gatos, CA | Religious | $200 |
| Adl | New York, NY | Public | $100 |
| Aclu | San Francisco, CA | Public | $100 |
| Assistance League of San Jose | San Jose, CA | Public | $100 |
| First Tee Silicon Valley | Santa Clara, CA | Public | $100 |
| Consumer Reports | Yonkers, NY | Public | $75 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | Public | $75 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Public | $60 |
| Achieve Kids | San Jose, CA | Public | $50 |
| Assistance League of Los Gatos - Saratoga | Los Gatos, CA | Public | $50 |
| Nextdoor Solutions | San Jose, CA | Public | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,177 | 21 |
| 2023 | $34,025 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542689349100724
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0114349
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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