Horwitz Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Horwitz Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,950 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$37,950
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,500 the year before.
71% 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 | $50,125 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $2,500 | 8 | $992,483 |
| 2025 | $37,950 | 9 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Horwitz Charitable Fund 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.
What Horwitz Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $32,950 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NU-Global Health | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | General Grant | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Genaral Grant | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Francis W Parker School | General | $2,250 |
| Art Institute Museum | General Grant | $1,100 |
| Lincoln Park Baseball Association | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Contribution | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Tem Horwitz
Questions people ask
Does Horwitz Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Horwitz Charitable Fund give?
$37,950 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Horwitz Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Tem Horwitz (President & CEO).
What does Horwitz Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.