Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Livingston, NJ EIN: 13-7171363

Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Livingston, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $297K. Net investment income was $98K.

Key facts about Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation

EIN: 13-7171363
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $296,545
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $296,545
Median grant: $296,545
Total assets: $3,756,079
Primary geography: New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.8M

-10.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$297K

-23.6% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$297K

-23.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $207K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New Jersey $297K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

New Jersey

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,756,079	$4,196,307	$3,542,023
Revenue	$893,428	$349,243	$579,234
Expenses	$392,000	$465,183	$483,702
Qualifying Distributions	$392,000	$465,183	$429,913
Net Investment Income	$98,079	$90,880	$84,325
Distributable Amount	$207,368	$194,162	$194,001

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 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 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include See Attached Listing ($296,545).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SEE ATTACHED LISTING See Attached, NJ	SEE ATTACHED LISTING	$296,545

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2022 IRS filing

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Marilyn Smilowitz	Trustee	40	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation?

Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Livingston, NJ. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation?

As of 2024, Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation holds $3.8M in total assets with $893K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $297K in 2024.

Where does Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation operate?

Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey.

What size grants does Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation award?

In 2024, Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation awarded 1 grant totaling $297K — an average of about $297K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $207K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation's EIN?

Herbert Smilowitz Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7171363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.