Borstein Family Foundation
The Borstein Family Foundation is a Los Angeles, California–based private foundation founded in 1998 by Alan and Brenda Borstein to support the local community through grants to nonprofit organizations. Its stated priorities include medical research and care, education, and support for families in need, with particular emphasis on organizations serving children and older adults. The foundation reports providing more than $15.2 million to charities in Southern California from its inception through 2025.
Borstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Borstein Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,539,500
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,146
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $28,465,893
- +34.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Borstein Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation has an invitation-only process and does not accept unsolicited requests. It says it identifies potential grantees through engagement with charitable organizations, community groups, and other foundations, and invites proposals based on priorities set by its trustees. Invited proposals should describe the organization, the problem to be addressed, activities and strategies, expected outcomes, assessment, ongoing funding, budget, and financials. The foundation also asks applicants to demonstrate significant, long-term impact, a clear and timely implementation plan, alignment with its mission, a need for external funding, and effective fundraising practices.
- Review Cycle
- Invited proposals are due July 1. The July 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- Invited proposals are due July 1.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11766 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 820, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 582-1991
Website: https://borsteinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Borstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Johns Health Center Foundation ($800K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 126 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation reports that 84% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining shares went to Colorado (10%), Illinois (2%), New York (2%), and Ohio (2%). Its stated community focus is Southern California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Borstein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $73K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $753K (2020) to $1.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns Health Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | St. Johns Melanoma Center | $800,000 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | Pulmonary Hypertension Research Program Concepts | $150,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Dr. Budde-immunotherapy targeting cd33 for aacute myeloid leukemia (AML) | $100,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Spirit of Life Celebration 2024 | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Operational Support for WLA & La Houses | $62,500 |
| Cedars Sinai Los Angeles, CA | Dr. Stanley jodran - understanding adaptive immune responses to sars-cov-2 infections and vaccines | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | For General Fund | $32,500 |
| The UCLA Foundation (Stuart House) Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | Topical Delivery of Anti-Inflammatory Agents to the Esophagus | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,465,893 | $4,080,327 | $552,423 | $1,539,500 | 24 | $1,531,109 | $2,152,010 | $2,280,574 |
| 2023 | $21,133,096 | $1,102,676 | $1,949,504 | $1,762,000 | 24 | $1,795,224 | $948,396 | $1,535,193 |
| 2022 | $21,979,924 | $2,231,525 | $1,804,756 | $1,638,000 | 26 | $1,666,659 | $556,440 | $1,628,617 |
| 2021 | $21,553,155 | $966,140 | $1,254,702 | $993,000 | 27 | $1,030,266 | $984,652 | $1,619,718 |
| 2020 | $21,841,717 | $9,346,806 | $912,440 | $752,900 | 25 | — | $6,523,250 | $956,020 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Borstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support the advancement of medical research and medical care, provide educational opportunities, and support primarily organizations focused on causes consistent with its vision. Its website also describes support for organizations serving children and older adults and for families in need.
The organizations it lists as grantees span medical research, education, and community support. Examples include National Jewish Health, whose stated mission includes patient care, research, and educating healthcare professionals; PS Science, which aims to bring inspiring science lessons to elementary classrooms; and Operation Smile, which describes providing surgery for people born with cleft lip and palate and supporting medical education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $1,539,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $800,000, with a median of $22,500. The largest award was $800,000 to Saint John’s Health Center Foundation for the St. John’s Melanoma Center. Other notable grants included $150,000 to National Jewish Health for pulmonary hypertension research program concepts; two $100,000 grants to City of Hope, for AML immunotherapy research and its Spirit of Life celebration; and $62,500 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California for operational support for its West Los Angeles and Los Angeles houses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan S. Borstein, Eric K. Borstein, Loren S. Borstein, and Craig J. Borstein as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies Alan and Brenda Borstein as co-founders. It describes Eric as the foundation’s director and Craig and Loren as board members and trustees. The website also notes that Eric serves on the boards of The Rape Foundation, Crossroads Community Outreach Foundation, and UCLA Mattel Hospital; Loren serves with the Ronald McDonald House of Los Angeles and West Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House.
Borstein Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan S. Borstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig J. Borstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric K. Borstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loren S. Borstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Borstein Family Foundation
How much does Borstein Family Foundation give each year?
Borstein Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 24 grants.
What is Borstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Borstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $64,146, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Borstein Family Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does Borstein Family Foundation give grants?
Borstein Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (11 grants) and Duarte, CA (2 grants).
Does Borstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Borstein Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Borstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Borstein Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Johns Health Center Foundation ($800,000), City of Hope ($200,000 across 2 grants) and National Jewish Health ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Borstein Family Foundation?
Borstein Family Foundation reported $28.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Borstein Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support the advancement of medical research and medical care, provide educational opportunities, and support primarily organizations focused on causes consistent with its vision. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Borstein Family Foundation?
The foundation has an invitation-only process and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Borstein Family Foundation's EIN?
Borstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4716815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Borstein Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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