Isakow Foundation
Isakow Foundation is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. Its 2026 filing reports 41 grants totaling $339,534, including awards to charitable, health, education, and community organizations.
Isakow Foundation at a glance
In short: Isakow Foundation gave $340K across 41 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 54% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $339,534
- +105.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 41
- +86.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,281
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $743,523
- +15.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (22 of 41, 2026)
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Isakow Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9404 Genesee Avenue 200, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 875-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Isakow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was JCF DAF ($100K). Together the top 10 received $312K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 123 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 31% to recipients in New York. Pennsylvania, Florida, and New Jersey each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Isakow Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 22 of 41 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $578 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 32% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 204% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2023) to $340K (2026). In 2026 it made 41 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JCF DAF New York, NY | To Further Charitable Objective | $100,000 |
| Kindness Initiatives San Diego, CA | To Further Charitable Objectives | $81,955 |
| Hebrew Free Loan of SD La Jolla, CA | To Further Charitable Objectives | $50,360 |
| Scripps Health Foundation San Diego, CA | To Further Charitable Objective | $25,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | To Further Charitable Objectives | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego San Diego, CA | To Further Charitable Objectives | $10,500 |
| Congregation Beth El La Jolla, CA | To Further Charitable Objectives | $7,957 |
| Soile Hebrew Day School San Diego, CA | To Further Charitable Objectives | $6,600 |
| Jewish Community Center La Jolla, CA | To Further Charitable Objectives | $5,154 |
| Chabad of La Jolla La Jolla, CA | To Further Charitable Objectives | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $743,523 | $482,267 | $396,954 | $339,534 | 41 | $339,534 | $37,105 | $26,954 |
| 2025 | $642,857 | $179,885 | $212,677 | $165,568 | 22 | $165,568 | $62,108 | $30,084 |
| 2024 | $675,649 | $111,656 | $125,665 | $119,180 | 19 | $119,180 | $11,659 | $29,892 |
| 2023 | $689,658 | $4,559 | $139,193 | $111,585 | 19 | $111,585 | $18,544 | $35,471 |
| 2022 | $824,892 | $106,877 | $161,395 | $130,596 | 22 | $130,596 | — | $41,543 |
| 2021 | $879,410 | $360,708 | $329,020 | $291,148 | 30 | — | $46,636 | $41,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Isakow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. The Jewish Community Center describes its mission as fostering a united Central Coast community through spiritual, educational, social, and recreational activities based on Jewish principles. UC San Diego Foundation says it raises private support for the university’s research, teaching, and public-service mission.
Other 2026 grantees describe missions that include helping philanthropists maximize the impact of their giving (Jewish Funders Network), building Jewish pride and promoting Israel and Jewish continuity through sports and cultural experiences (Maccabi USA), supporting families of children with special needs (Friendship Circle), and engaging, educating, and empowering through Holocaust remembrance (Holocaust Memorial Center).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $339,534. Grant amounts ranged from $104 to $100,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported awards included $100,000 to JCF DAF; $81,955 to Kindness Initiatives; $50,360 to Hebrew Free Loan of SD; $25,000 to Scripps Health Foundation; and $20,000 to City of Hope. Other notable grants included $10,500 to Jewish Federation of San Diego, $7,957 to Congregation Beth El, and $6,600 to Soile Hebrew Day School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Selwyn Isakow as treasurer and Hilary Isakow as president.
Isakow Foundation is led by Hilary Isakow, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Hilary Isakow
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Selwyn Isakow
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Isakow Foundation
How much does Isakow Foundation give each year?
Isakow Foundation gave $340K across 41 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $166K across 22 grants.
What is Isakow Foundation's typical grant size?
Isakow Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $8,281, across 41 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Isakow Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Isakow Foundation give grants?
Isakow Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (15 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), La Jolla, CA (5 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Isakow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Isakow Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Charitable Objectives" (38 grants).
Who are Isakow Foundation's largest grantees?
Isakow Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include JCF DAF ($100,000), Kindness Initiatives ($81,955) and Hebrew Free Loan of SD ($50,360), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Isakow Foundation?
Isakow Foundation reported $744K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $340K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Isakow Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Isakow Foundation?
The foundation 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 Isakow Foundation's EIN?
Isakow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2948092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Isakow 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Isakow Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/isakow-foundation-morg_e64f098f8ef04b19b0f5e3ad7e39917e
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