The Karen Katen Foundation
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds higher education and research institutions, particularly the University of Chicago, through unrestricted grants to support various academic and operational needs.
The Karen Katen Foundation has 301 grants on file funding 89 organizations. Giving increased from $324,800 in 2024 to $368,050 in 2025. Reported assets: $4,010,772.
Total Assets
$4,010,772
Grants (Last Year)
$368,050
Total Grants on File
301
Recipients Funded
89
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $368,050 | 60 | $6,134 |
| 2024 | $324,800 | 63 | $5,156 |
| 2023 | $578,050 | 54 | $10,705 |
| 2022 | $673,150 | 63 | $10,685 |
| 2021 | $644,500 | 61 | $10,566 |
Top Grant Recipients
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Vero Beach, FL
Vero Beach, FL
Vero Beach, FL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Showing top 10 of 301 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 7 filing years)
Robert E Williams Jr
Trustee
Elwood B Davis
Trustee
Donna Katen-Bahensky
Trustee
Karen L Katen
Trustee
IRS Filing History
The Karen Katen Foundation has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 7 years, spanning 2019 to 2025.
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