The Jeffrey Horvitz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jeffrey Horvitz Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$980,875
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $97,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $83,000 | 13 | $143,647 |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 8 | $45,479 |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 9 | $980,875 |
How to apply
The Jeffrey Horvitz 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 The Jeffrey Horvitz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Florida | 2 | $27,500 |
| California | 1 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc | Caroline h. Horvitz professorship in mediterranean archaeology | $1.5 million |
| The University of Miami | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Santa Clara University | General & unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Ocean Genome Legacy Center | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | Joslin asian american diabetes fund | $5,000 |
| Epiphany School | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Horvitz japanese ceramics fund | $2,500 |
| The Trustee of Reservations | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey E Horvitz
- Paul Russo
- Kathryn Sloan
Questions people ask
Does The Jeffrey Horvitz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jeffrey Horvitz Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Jeffrey Horvitz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey E Horvitz (President), Paul Russo (Treasurer) and Kathryn Sloan (Secretary).
What does The Jeffrey Horvitz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.