The Charles And Roberta Katz
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general funding to various charitable causes. Its mission reflects a strong commitment to environmental conservation, as evidenced by significant support for organizations like Earth Justice and the National Park Conservation Association. Additionally, it supports educational initiatives, food security efforts through food banks, and community service organizations. The foundation primarily focuses its funding on nonprofits that promote sustainability and community welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established conservation or community nonprofits with a proven track record and a California presence (or programmatic ties to California), seeking general operating support in the mid-thousands to tens of thousands range.
Good Fit
- • Work in environmental conservation, parks, or related fields (examples include Earth Justice and NPCA).
- • A demonstrated operating history and organizational capacity (mid-size or larger nonprofits).
- • Programs or operations located in California or clear ties to California communities.
- • Need for general operating support in the $5k–$85k range.
- • Existing relationships or introductions into the foundation’s trustees or known grantee network.
Geography
Grants were made to organizations in five states in the latest year, but roughly three quarters of dollars remained in California, indicating a multi-state footprint with a strong California concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows ten distinct independent recipients (and similar counts in prior years), spanning conservation, education, and community organizations; however, giving is heavily concentrated toward the top five recipients financially.
New Applicants
The foundation’s own application information and filings indicate only preselected applicants are considered, and in the latest observed year no new recipients were added, so direct entry by an unfamiliar applicant appears unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
