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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 23-3036053

Horowitz Family Foundation

A private foundation in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 37 grants and $104,450 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $104,450

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $348,222

  • Tax year 2024

    $126,500

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $181,497

  • Tax year 2023

    $178,148

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $146,921

  • Tax year 2022

    $149,850

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $113,682

  • Tax year 2021

    $138,625

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $261,308

  • Tax year 2020

    $227,670

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $255,755

Grants paid in 2025

37 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Support university of pennsylvania's mission to provide education, research and charitable patient care services.

    $30,750
  2. Overbrook School for the BlindPhiladelphia, PA

    Deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments

    $15,000
  3. Beth Am IsraelPenn Valley, PA

    Support of the organization's mission to bring meaning to the jewish practice.

    $7,380
  4. Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish HistoryPhiladelphia, PA

    Present educational programs and experiences that celebrate the history of jews in america

    $5,000
  5. Adagio HealthPittsburgh, PA

    Strengthen communities by empowering individuals to lead healthier lives

    $5,000
  6. Issue OneWashington, DC

    Buidling a better democracy

    $5,000
  7. Jewish Family and Children's ServicesPhiladelphia, PA

    Support of the organization's mission to strengthen families and individuals across generations and cultures to achieve stability, independence and community.

    $2,500
  8. Pennsylvania SPCAPhiladelphia, PA

    Support the mission to protect animals from cruelty and neglect.

    $2,500
  9. Mighty WritersPhiladelphia, PA

    Support mighty writer's mission to teach kids to write and think with clarity so they can acheive success at work, at home and in life.

    $2,000
  10. Planned ParenthoodPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for reproductive rights

    $2,000
  11. ALS United Mid AtlanticFt Washington, PA

    Empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives

    $1,800
  12. Philly Friendship CirclePhiladelphia, PA

    Connects teens and young adults to youth with special needs

    $1,800
  13. HiasSilver Spring, MD

    Support provides humanitarian aid and assistance to refugees.

    $1,800
  14. Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for zoo operations.

    $1,800
  15. Onetable PhiladelphiaNew York, NY

    Support making shabbat dinner accessible to jewish communities

    $1,800
  16. Pma Craft ShowPhiladelphia, PA

    Support the fine arts.

    $1,500
  17. The Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Support the modern arts.

    $1,250
  18. ACLUPhiladelphia, PA

    Supporting civil rights

    $1,000
  19. American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY

    Support for israel's right to exist in peace and security.

    $1,000
  20. Ceasefire PAPhiladelphia, PA

    Support efforts to end gun violence.

    $1,000
  21. Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, PA

    Support the fine arts

    $1,000
  22. Israel Guide Dog Center for the BlindWarrington, PA

    Support mission to train dogs for blind individuals.

    $1,000
  23. Judith Creed Homes for Adult IndependenceBryn Mawr, PA

    Support of the organization's mission to develop a stable, supportive, loving community for special needs adults.

    $1,000
  24. Kinney Center for Autism EducationPhiladelphia, PA

    Support improving medical care for autistic patients

    $1,000
  25. American Friends of JamaicaNew York, NY

    Support for the people of jamaica

    $1,000
  26. OrotMelrose Park, PA

    Support to enable children with diverse special needs to attend jewish day schools in the philadelphia area.

    $1,000
  27. Pennsylvanians for Modern CourtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Support education related to court system.

    $1,000
  28. Project HomePhiladelphia, PA

    Support of the organization's mission to provide housing services to low income individuals.

    $1,000
  29. Singing CityPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for the performing arts.

    $1,000
  30. American Jewish World ServiceNew York, NY

    Support jewish organizations working to fight poverty

    $1,000
  31. Emily's EntourageMerion Station, PA

    Support research for cure for cystic fibrosis.

    $500
  32. Urban PromiseCamden, NJ

    Support young children to equip them with skills necessary for academic achievement

    $500
  33. WhyyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for public television.

    $500
  34. UscjNew York, NY

    Support the strengthening of synagogues

    $360
  35. Female Hebrew Benevolent SocietyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support jewish women with financial difficulties

    $360
  36. Mazon - A Jewish Repsonse to HungerSherman Oaks, CA

    Support efforts to end hunger among all faiths.

    $250
  37. Diane Fossey Gorilla FundAtlanta, GA

    Support protection of gorillas in their natural habitat

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $48,75064% of the total
  2. Health2 grants $6,8009% of the total
  3. Arts and culture3 grants $6,7509% of the total
  4. Public affairs1 grant $5,0007% of the total
  5. International aid3 grants $3,8005% of the total
  6. Civil rights2 grants $2,0003% of the total
  7. 2 other causes3 grants $3,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania28 grants $92,640
  2. District of Columbia1 grant $5,000
  3. New York3 grants $3,160
  4. Maryland1 grant $1,800
  5. New Hampshire1 grant $1,000
  6. New Jersey1 grant $500
  7. California1 grant $250
  8. Georgia1 grant $100

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Richard M HorowitzPRESIDENT / DIRECTOR / SEC Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ruth Farber-HorowitzVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0

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