Isadore & Yetta Joshowitz Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Isadore & Yetta Joshowitz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Braddock, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $149,620 in 80 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $60,500. 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$149,620
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$60,500
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $131,280 the year before.
28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,705 | 82 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $131,280 | 74 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $149,620 | 80 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Isadore & Yetta Joshowitz Charitable 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 Isadore & Yetta Joshowitz Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 35 | $117,155 |
| New York | 24 | $11,215 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,750 |
| Ohio | 2 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $2,850 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,800 |
| Maryland | 2 | $800 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of GTR PGH | Unrestricted | $60,500 |
| Kollel Bais Yitzchok (Kollel Jewish Learning Center) | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh | Unrestricted | $11,950 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Schools | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Congregation Poale Zedeck | Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| Banot Sherut of Pittsburgh | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Camp Stone | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Padres Institute of Jewish Studies | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shaare Torah | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Yeshiva University | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Young Isreal of Pittsburgh | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hillel International | Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Yesiva Nachlei Torah | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Other Miscellaneous Organizations | Unrestricted | $1,275 |
| Braddock Carnegie Library Association | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Borough of Braddock | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gemach Zichron Moshe | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ponevez Yeshiva | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Telshe Yeshiva | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Aleph Institute | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Friendship Circle | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Central East Ncsy | Unrestricted | $860 |
| FD Now | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association | Unrestricted | $600 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Friends of Keren Yad L'chaim | Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Friends of Nachlas Zvi | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Breakaway From Cancer | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Chabad House | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ner Israel | Unrestricted | $500 |
| One Israel Fund | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Orthodox Community at Penn | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bais Tova School | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | Unrestricted | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- James H Joshowitz
- Steven M Joshowitz
Questions people ask
Does Isadore & Yetta Joshowitz Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Isadore & Yetta Joshowitz Charitable Foundation give?
$149,620 in tax year 2024, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Isadore & Yetta Joshowitz Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James H Joshowitz (Trustee) and Steven M Joshowitz (Trustee).
What does Isadore & Yetta Joshowitz Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.