Horwitz Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Horwitz Family Fund is a private foundation in Scarsdale, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $108,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$108,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $96,000 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,000 | 17 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $108,500 | 16 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Horwitz Family 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 Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $52,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Columbia University | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Maine Medical | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Spring Street Climate Fund Inc | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Trustees Of The Smith College | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Individual | Annual gift | $7,500 |
| MidEast Childs Alliance | Annual gift | $6,000 |
| CitySquash | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Project Mercy Inc | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Amideast | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Drive Change Inc | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| NatureBridge | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Hips | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Partners for Justice | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Individual | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Kids in need of Defense | Annual gift | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joshua Horwitz
- Erica Horwitz
- Emily Gordon
Questions people ask
Does Horwitz Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Horwitz Family Fund give?
$108,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Horwitz Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Joshua Horwitz (Treasurer), Erica Horwitz (President) and Emily Gordon (Secretary).
What does Horwitz Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.