Westlawn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Westlawn Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $277,500. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$277,500
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $658,883 the year before.
74% of its 2024 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 | $658,883 | 39 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 57 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
Westlawn 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.
What Westlawn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 56 | $1.1 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Yagdil Torah | Yeshivah | $277,500 |
| American Friends Of Mosdot Gur | Support of religious activities | $188,180 |
| Cong Knesset Simcha | Congregation | $100,000 |
| Kolel Rav Acha | Education | $50,000 |
| Ohr Torah | Education | $50,000 |
| Machzikei Haddas Rabbinical College | Education | $50,000 |
| Cong Tzemach Tzaddik | Congregation - Shul | $36,700 |
| RCCS | Patient & Family Support | $36,000 |
| Kupath Eizer Nisuin | Help for the poor | $35,000 |
| CONG Pnei Menachem | Congregation | $33,400 |
| American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva | Yeshiva | $32,300 |
| Talmud Torah Imrei Emes | Education | $28,600 |
| Yeshiva Ktana | Education | $21,800 |
| Lihatzilum | Welfare | $20,000 |
| Cong Yetev Lev | Congregation | $18,000 |
| Kollel Bais Yisroel | Education | $15,000 |
| Cong Khal Tarnopol | Congregation - Shul | $9,200 |
| Cong Rachminstrivka | Congregation - Shul | $9,000 |
| Bais Yaakov of Boro Park | Education | $7,500 |
| Kolel Derech Hchaim | Education | $7,200 |
| Cong Ohr Duvid | Congregation | $7,000 |
| Talmud Torah Mevakshai Hasem | Education | $6,500 |
| Freinds Of Chosen Yeshias INC | College | $6,400 |
| The OJC Fund | Donor Advised Fund | $6,000 |
| Asei Tov | Welfare | $5,000 |
| Cong Ateres Shalom | Congregation | $4,000 |
| Cong Sharei Simcha | Congregation | $4,000 |
| Ahavat Yisroel Humanity | Welfare | $3,600 |
| Bnos Perel | Education | $3,600 |
| Camp NYZ Dshunsky | Education | $3,000 |
| Chaverim Boyz | Welfare | $2,900 |
| Congregation Mishnas Ychaskel Shul | Congregation | $2,100 |
| Pledger | Donor Advised Fund | $2,000 |
| Bais Esther | Education | $1,850 |
| Friends of Beth Hatalmud | Education | $1,800 |
| Congregation Kehilas Belz Monsey | Congregation | $1,800 |
| Viznitz Institutions Inc | Education | $1,800 |
| Cong Ger Of Manor Heights | Congregation | $1,720 |
| Cong Oholey Shem | Congregation | $1,200 |
| Varous 501c(3) 360 and under | Welfare | $1,120 |
Officers and trustees
- David Landau
- Moshe Landau
Questions people ask
Does Westlawn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Westlawn Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Westlawn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Landau (President) and Moshe Landau (Treasurer-Secretary).
What does Westlawn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.