Borstein Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Los Angeles, CA EIN: 95-4716815 Website

The Borstein Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1998 by Alan and Brenda Borstein, the foundation was established with the goal of giving back to the local community. The foundation supports worthy nonprofit organizations, with particular emphasis on those serving children and the elderly.

Key facts about Borstein Family Foundation

EIN: 95-4716815
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,539,500
Grants made (2024): 24
Average grant: $64,146
Median grant: $22,500
New grantees (estimate): 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024)
Total assets: $28,465,893
Primary geography: California (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Borstein Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Borstein Family Foundation's 24 itemized 2024 grants were California (84%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants) and Duarte, CA (2 grants). 50% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Borstein Family Foundation open to new grantees?

13%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. 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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$28.5M

+34.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.5M

-12.6% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$64K

-12.6% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: To support the advancement of medical research and medical care, to provide educational opportunities, and to support primarily organizations that are focused on such causes that are consistent with the vision of the Foundation.

Primary Focus Areas:

Medical Research: Support for medical research advancement and medical care initiatives
Education: Improving the quality of and access to education, particularly for underserved children
Support Services: Assistance to organizations providing support for families in need

The foundation prioritizes programs that further its mission, leverage future impact on organizations and communities, and demonstrate innovation and efficiency in their scope.

Grantmaking

The foundation currently supports 24 charities across three primary categories:

Grant Range

is approximately $273

Average Grant

is approximately $273

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including:

States: California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Virginia

Cities: Berkeley, Cambridge, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Duarte, Inglewood, Los Angeles, New York, Reseda, Rye Brook, Santa Monica, Virginia Beach, and Waltham

Primary focus remains in the Southern California region.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.3M (84%)

Colorado $150K (10%)

Illinois $30K (2%)

New York $25K (2%)

Ohio $25K (2%)

All other $12K (1%)

Share of all 24 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado Illinois Massachusetts New York Ohio Virginia

Cities

Los AngelesSanta MonicaDuarteResedaWalthamBerkeleyChicagoCincinnatiDenverRye BrookVirginia BeachCambridgeInglewoodNew YorkVirgina BeachNorthridgeWheaton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $21.1 million
Total Revenue: $1.1 million
Total Expenses: $1.95 million
Total Liabilities: $0
Investment Income and Dividends: $757,031

Tax Status:

Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
Tax-exempt since February 1999
EIN: 95-4716815

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees; all trustees serve without compensation, dedicating approximately two hours each to their roles.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$28,465,893	$21,133,096	$21,979,924
Revenue	$4,080,327	$1,102,676	$2,231,525
Expenses	$552,423	$1,949,504	$1,804,756
Qualifying Distributions	$1,531,109	$1,795,224	$1,666,659
Net Investment Income	$2,152,010	$948,396	$556,440
Distributable Amount	$2,280,574	$1,535,193	$1,628,617

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

126 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Saint Johns Health Center Foundation ($800,000), City of Hope ($200,000 across 2 grants), National Jewish Health ($150,000).

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
MILKEN SCHOOL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (EAST CAMPUS) Los Angeles, CA	FOR GENERAL FUND	$25,000
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER Cincinnati, OH	TOPICAL DELIVERY OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS TO THE ESOPHAGUS	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Founders:

Alan Borstein - Co-founder and Board Member; Chairman of Borstein Enterprises (real estate development and investment company); founding member of the MIT Center for Real Estate Development; board member of the USC Lusk Center. Education: Bachelor's degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology; MBA from Harvard University.
Brenda Borstein - Co-founder; has served as a docent at the Los Angeles County Zoo for over 30 years and volunteered at UCLA Stuart House for nearly 10 years.

Current Leadership:

Eric Borstein - Director of the Borstein Family Foundation; owner of EB Urban Ventures (real estate development company); board member of The Rape Foundation, Crossroads Community Outreach Foundation, and UCLA Mattel Hospital. Education: Tulane University and Cal State University Northridge.
Craig Borstein - Board Member and Trustee; President of the Income Properties division of Borstein Enterprises. Education: Bachelor's degree from American University; MBA and Master's in Real Estate Development from University of Southern California.
Loren Borstein - Board Member and Trustee; member of the Ronald McDonald House of Los Angeles Circle of Governors; board member of the West Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House.

Administrative Contact: Pamela R. Cohen, Ed.M., Foundation Administrator

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Alan S Borstein	Trustee	2	—
Eric K Borstein	Trustee	2	—
Loren S Borstein	Trustee	2	—
Craig J Borstein	Trustee	2	—

Contact Information

Mailing Address: 11726 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90049

Phone: 877.968.6328

Email: prcohen@ff-inc.com

Website: www.borsteinfoundation.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Borstein Family Foundation fund?

**Mission Statement:** To support the advancement of medical research and medical care, to provide educational opportunities, and to support primarily organizations that are focused on such causes that are consistent with the vision of the Foundation. **Primary Focus Areas:** • **Medical Research:** Support for medical research advancement and medical care initiatives • **Education:** Improving the quality of and access to education, particularly for underserved children • **Support Services:**…

How do I apply for a grant from Borstein Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Since inception through 2024, the foundation has distributed over $13.1 million in financial support • In 2023, the foundation made 25 grants with total expenses of approximately $1.95 million • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $800,000 • Average grant size is approximately $273 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Saint John's Health Center Foundation: $800,000 (ST. Johns Melanoma Center) • City of Hope: $200,000 (Immunotherapy and leukemia research programs) • National J…

Where does Borstein Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including: **States:** California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Virginia **Cities:** Berkeley, Cambridge, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Duarte, Inglewood, Los Angeles, New York, Reseda, Rye Brook, Santa Monica, Virginia Beach, and Waltham Primary focus remains in the Southern California region.

What size grants does Borstein Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Borstein Family Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $64K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Borstein Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Borstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.