Horwitz Charitable Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $832K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $46K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$832K
-13.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$77K
+54.3% YoY
Grant Count
8
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+170.0% YoY
About Horwitz Charitable Fund
Based on IRS filings
Horwitz Charitable Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $832K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $46K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Horwitz Charitable Fund?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $831,949 | $962,035 | $981,445 |
| Revenue | $29 | — | $5,220 |
| Expenses | $25,572 | $64,794 | $59,817 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $77,350 | $50,125 | $47,900 |
| Net Investment Income | $45,886 | $37,493 | $43,294 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $56,559 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Friends of the Hebrew Univ ($68,000), French Heritage Society ($5,020), Francis W Parker School ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Francis W Parker School Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| India Development Service Oak Park, IL | General Grant | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, IL | Dues | $365 |
| Chicago Architecture Fund Chicago, IL | Contribution | $600 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ New York, NY | General Grant | $68,000 |
| Lincoln Park Baseball Association Chicago, IL | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History Chicago, IL | General | $365 |
| French Heritage Society New York, NY | General Donation | $5,020 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tem Horwitz | President & CEO | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horwitz Charitable Fund?
Horwitz Charitable Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $832K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Horwitz Charitable Fund?
As of 2024, Horwitz Charitable Fund holds $832K in total assets with $29 in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $77K in 2024.
Where does Horwitz Charitable Fund operate?
Horwitz Charitable Fund has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Virginia.
What size grants does Horwitz Charitable Fund award?
In 2024, Horwitz Charitable Fund awarded 8 grants totaling $77K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Horwitz Charitable Fund's EIN?
Horwitz Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3193491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Horwitz Charitable Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Green and Blue Foundation
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$51K
Above and Beyond Daycare Center
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Primo Center for Women & Children
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$9.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$35K
RHS Foundation
MOLINE, IL
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
37
Total Given
$342K
Rose Lafferty Educational Fund Xxxxx9006
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$3.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$228K
The John Crerar Foundation
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$991K
Grants
1
Total Given
$35K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Horwitz Charitable Fund on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Horwitz Charitable Fund to a real strategy.