Abraham J and Phyllis Katz Foundation

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2021–2024

Newnan, GAEIN 116442077 Website

Annual Giving

$13.4M+65% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$155K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

After three decades of grant making, the Abraham J. & Phyllis Katz Foundation concluded operations, supporting young musicians in both performance and composition, and scientific and medical research, particularly medical research projects related to the use of cord blood to promote wellness, prevent disease or save lives, with particular interest in programs that benefit low-income and under-resourced populations.

Focus Areas

cord blood collectionsickle cell disease researchcancer researchclinical trialsretinal degeneration researchhospice and palliative carebreast cancer rehabilitationservices for the visually impaired

Grant Types

general operating supportprogram supportendowmentcapital campaignmatching fundsscholarshipsfellowshipsresearch/clinical trial grantsequipment or in-kind donationssalary/staffing support

How to Apply

The foundation concluded operations this year and is no longer accepting grant applications.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+65%

$13.4M

Grants

Median

$155K

States

2023+9%

$8.1M

Grants

Median

$148K

States

2022

$7.5M

Grants

Median

$148K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$155K

Typical Grant (Median)

$20K

Smallest

$69K

25th Pctile

$250K

75th Pctile

$5.0M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $69K and $250K.

Largest Recent Grants

$5.0M

2024

Cornell University

NY · Center for Keyboard Studies endowment

$1.0M

2024

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

GA · Research: Sickle Cell Disease Healthy Lives Program

$1.0M

2024

Cleveland Cord Blood Center

OH · General operating support

$422K

2024

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

GA · Research: Sickle Cell Disease Health Services and Outcomes

$350K

2024

Cleveland Cord Blood Center

OH · Cord blood collection program, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Geographic Focus

$5.8M31 grants

$5.3M3 grants

$2.1M5 grants

$151K3 grants

$50K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$23.9M

$13.4M(55.8%)

2023

$35.6M

$8.1M(22.8%)

2022

$42.0M

$7.5M(17.8%)

2021

$45.7M

$6.5M(14.2%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.