Private foundation · EIN 23-7046081 · Syracuse, New York

The Horowitch Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $111K total, median $1,000. 83% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$111K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NY
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trustees of Hamilton CollegeClinton, NYGeneral$50K
Syracuse Jewish FederationDewitt, NYGeneral$23K
I Have a Dream FoundationNew York, NYBronze sponsorship$10K
Jewish Community FoundationSyracuse, NYGeneral$7,000
Temple Society of ConcordSyracuse, NYGeneral/tree of life$3,460
The Upstate FoundationSyracuse, NYGeneral$2,900
Jewish Federation of NaplesNaples, FLGeneral$2,500
Cazcares IncCazenovia, NYGeneral$1,500
Crouse Health FoundationSyracuse, NYGeneral$1,500
St Joseph's Health FoundationSyracuse, NYGeneral$1,500
Miscellaneous DonationsSyracuse, NYGeneral$1,230
Cazenovia Lake AssociationCazenovia, NYGeneral$1,000
Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral$1,000
Menorah Park FoundationBeachwood, OHGeneral$1,000
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NYGeneral$1,000
Food Bank of CnySyracuse, NYGeneral$500
Jdrf Naples Hope GalaNaples, FLHope gala$500
Rescue MissionSyracuse, NYGeneral$500
Temple Adath YeshurunSyracuse, NYGeneral$300
Cny Community FoundationSyracuse, NYGeneral$200
American Cancer SocietySyracuse, NYEastern div - onon co unit$100
American Heart AssociationSyracuse, NYGeneral$100
United Way of Cny IncSyracuse, NYGeneral$100

By state: New York 19 · Florida 2 · Ohio 2

About this foundation

The Horowitch Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Syracuse, New York, administered in care of S J Horowitch, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Horowitch Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Horowitch Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $111K across 23 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does The Horowitch Family Foundation give?

New York (19 grants), Florida (2 grants), Ohio (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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