Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation
Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. In filing year 2025, it reported 20 grants totaling $158,269 to charitable organizations, including educational, health, arts, Jewish community, and other organizations.
Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation gave $158K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,269
- -45.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,913
- -56.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,759
- Total assets
- $525,389
- -14.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 315 S Beverly Dr 508, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 553-9555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UCLA Foundation ($56K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 106 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 6% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2020) to $290K (2024). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Contribution for Various Sub-sections | $56,250 |
| The Masket Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Wellness | $17,500 |
| UC Regents Fund Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $17,000 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Health Reseda, CA | General Donation | $10,000 |
| The Washington Institute Washington, DC | Donation | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | General Fund Music Programs | $8,816 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ Encino, CA | General Fund contribution | $8,000 |
| University Synagogue Los Angeles, CA | General Fund Programs | $5,085 |
| Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | General Fund Programs | $5,000 |
| The Guardians of the LA Jewish Home Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $525,389 | $3,794 | $160,438 | $158,269 | 20 | $158,269 | $12,150 | $3,735 |
| 2024 | $610,568 | $130,134 | $294,039 | $289,540 | 16 | $289,540 | $12,771 | — |
| 2023 | $764,019 | $-44,701 | $196,950 | $193,478 | 24 | $193,478 | $9,804 | — |
| 2022 | $870,850 | $79,315 | $170,229 | $165,692 | 27 | $165,692 | $7,806 | $49,094 |
| 2021 | $1,127,239 | $-613 | $171,249 | $163,470 | 19 | $163,470 | $23,055 | $15,194 |
| 2020 | $1,537,209 | $150,153 | $115,611 | $112,800 | 16 | — | $150,153 | $66,484 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including UCLA Foundation, UC Regents Fund, Los Angeles Jewish Health, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Jewish community organizations.
UCLA Foundation describes itself as the giving, receiving, and investing arm of the UCLA campus, enabling private donors to help build, sustain, and advance the university and its research.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $158,269. Grant amounts ranged from $450 to $56,250, with a median of $3,759.
Notable grants included $56,250 to UCLA Foundation for a general contribution; $17,500 to The Masket Foundation for wellness; $17,000 to UC Regents Fund for educational purposes; $10,000 each to Los Angeles Jewish Health and The Washington Institute; and $8,816 to Los Angeles Philharmonic for music programs. Other listed grants included $8,000 to American Friends of the Hebrew University, $5,085 to University Synagogue, $5,000 each to Jewish Federation and The Guardians of the LA Jewish Home, $2,518 to Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, and $2,500 to Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Daniel P Horwitz was listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation is led by Daniel P Horwitz, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel P Horwitz
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara Ann Horwitz (2020–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation
How much does Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation give each year?
Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation gave $158K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $290K across 16 grants.
What is Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,759, and its average grant was $7,913, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation give grants?
Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (15 grants).
Does Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UCLA Foundation ($56,250), The Masket Foundation ($17,500) and UC Regents Fund ($17,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation?
Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation reported $525K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including UCLA Foundation, UC Regents Fund, Los Angeles Jewish Health, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Jewish community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation's EIN?
Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1478893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann Horwitz 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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