Private foundation · EIN 83-1533127 · Lawrence, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Israel and Ruth Berkowitz Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New York. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $401K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $401K total, median $401K. 100% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$401K
Median grant
$401K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.2M

How to apply

Letters - purpose of organization - use of funds Contact: Israel Berkowitz, 2 Regent Drive, Lawrence, Ny, 5165218900 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Details of Contributions to Charitable Organizations Available Upon RequestLawrence, NYGeneral operating budget$401K

About this foundation

Israel and Ruth Berkowitz Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lawrence, New York, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Israel and Ruth Berkowitz Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letters - purpose of organization - use of funds Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Israel and Ruth Berkowitz Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $401K across 1 grants, a median of $401K.

Where does Israel and Ruth Berkowitz Foundation Inc give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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