Honig Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Honig Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $575,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$575,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,000 the year before.
80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,000 | 1 | $662,632 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 2 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $575,000 | 5 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Honig Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $365,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $150,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Ir David | General support | $200,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | General support | $165,000 |
| USA Wrestling | General support | $150,000 |
| University of Michigan | General support | $35,000 |
| Isr Wrestling | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ken E Honig
- Kenneth Jordan Honig
Questions people ask
Does Honig Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Honig Family Foundation give?
$575,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Honig Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ken E Honig (Director) and Kenneth Jordan Honig (Director).