Charles and Roberta Katz Family Foundation

EIN 91-2001806 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$11K Funds in CA, DC, AK +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Charles and Roberta Katz Family Foundation based in CA paid 12 grants totaling $290K to 12 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $4K to $85K, with a median of $11K. Its largest recipients included EARTH JUSTICE, EXPLORATORIUM, and NATIONAL PARK CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (NPCA). The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,096,829
Giving (latest yr)
$290,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$11K
Recipients
12
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Earth Justice$85,000
  • Exploratorium$85,000
  • National Park Conservation Association (Npca)$33,000
  • Lifemoves$20,000
  • Second Harvest$15,000

Where grants went

  • California$212,000 · 5 grants
  • District of Columbia$38,000 · 2 grants
  • Alaska$16,000 · 2 grants
  • Illinois$15,000 · 1 grant
  • Washington$5,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$4,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (12)

Exploratorium
San Francisco, CA
General Funding
$85,000
Earth Justice
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
Tidelines Institute
Gustavus, AK
General Funding
$10,000
East Palo Alto Academy Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
General Funding
$10,000
Tropical Landscape and Climate Program
Fairbanks, AK
General Funding
$6,000
World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC
General Funding
$5,000
Mary's Place
Seattle, WA
General Funding
$5,000
Free Arts Nyc
New York City, NY
General Funding
$4,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Charles and Roberta Katz Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Charles and Roberta Katz Family Foundation is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 6 states.

In its most recent filing, Charles and Roberta Katz Family Foundation reported 12 itemized grants totaling $290K. Individual grants ranged from $4K to $85K (median $11K).

Recent recipients include EARTH JUSTICE, EXPLORATORIUM, NATIONAL PARK CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (NPCA), among 12 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Charles and Roberta Katz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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