The Katz Foundation is a private non-profit helmed by Jerold B. Katz, a businessman and philanthropist from Texas. Mr. Katz developed an interest in neuroscience and research after his son, Lenny, was in a car accident and sustained a severe brain injury. Since coming across work done by CASBI co-founders, Drs. Schiff and Fins, Mr. Katz has made many generous gifts in support of the consortium’s work. Dr. Schiff was also named the first Jerold B. Katz Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience. To date, The Foundation’s contributions have supported all aspects of CASBI’s work.