The Horwitz Family Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Horwitz Family Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Sammamish, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $954,250 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $128,000. 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$954,250
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$128,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $829,200 the year before.
44% 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 | $829,200 | 35 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $954,250 | 36 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Horwitz Family Memorial 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 Horwitz Family Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $55,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $300,000 |
| Washington | 12 | $297,500 |
| New York | 4 | $100,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $68,750 |
| Texas | 4 | $46,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $23,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $18,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Sholom | General | $128,000 |
| Mona Foundation | General | $110,000 |
| Hanafesh | General | $86,000 |
| Help | General | $75,000 |
| The Haitian Project | General | $68,750 |
| United Way of King County Uwkc | General | $50,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen | General | $50,000 |
| Mobile Giving Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Core Community Organized Relief Eff | General | $50,000 |
| Pro-Dev Haiti | General | $40,000 |
| Rabbi Discretionary Fund | Religious organization | $25,000 |
| Year Up King Country | General | $25,000 |
| Trees' Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Joint Developement Corp | General | $20,000 |
| Ron Brown Scholarship Fund | General | $18,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $15,000 |
| Fondation J'aime Haiti | General | $15,000 |
| Edith Hackett | General | $15,000 |
| Furniture Bank | General | $15,000 |
| Furniture Bank - Divas | General | $15,000 |
| World Reader | General | $10,000 |
| Treehouse | General | $10,000 |
| Stolen Youth | General | $10,000 |
| Esperanza Int'l | General | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Center | General | $5,000 |
| Don Bosco | General | $5,000 |
| Omprakesh Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands | General | $3,000 |
| Union Reform Judiasm | General | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | General | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Dav | General | $1,000 |
| Cypress Seahawks | General | $1,000 |
| Hillil UW | General | $1,000 |
| SD Humane Society | General | $1,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bradley J Horwitz
Questions people ask
Does The Horwitz Family Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Horwitz Family Memorial Foundation give?
$954,250 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Horwitz Family Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bradley J Horwitz (President & CEO).
What does The Horwitz Family Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and human services.