J Samuel Harwit ZL and
J Samuel Harwit ZL and is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2025, it made 31 grants totaling $518,700 to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting education, community services, health care, and people affected by terror and war in Israel.
J Samuel Harwit ZL and at a glance
In short: J Samuel Harwit ZL and gave $519K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $518,700
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,732
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,972,588
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (8 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (69% 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 J Samuel Harwit ZL and
- 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: 6310 San Vicente Boulevard 250, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 934-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Samuel Harwit ZL and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabad's Terror Victims Project Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 171 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 31% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J Samuel Harwit ZL and open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 31 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $519K (2025) to $609K (2023). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $519K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad's Terror Victims Project Inc Brooklyn, NY | To help victims of terror and war in israel. | $50,000 |
| Amit Children New York, NY | Positively Impacting Childrens' Lives. | $30,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom Encino, CA | To Support Community Services. | $30,000 |
| Bikur Cholim Los Angleles, CA | To Contribute to Patient and Family Member Care. | $25,000 |
| Congregation Shaarei Tefila Los Angeles, CA | To Support Community Members in Need. | $25,000 |
| Emek Hebrew Academy Sherman Oaks, CA | To Support Elementary School Educational Programs. | $25,000 |
| Hillel Hebrew Academy Beverly Hills, CA | To Support Elementary School Academic Education. | $25,000 |
| Mesivta Birkas Yitzchok Los Angleles, CA | To Support High School Education. | $25,000 |
| National Conference of Synagogue Youth Los Angleles, CA | To Support Youth Outreach Programs. | $25,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | To Support High Education. | $25,000 |
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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 | $6,972,588 | $910,313 | $800,466 | $518,700 | 31 | $573,800 | $606,041 | $597,347 |
| 2024 | $7,007,011 | $604,556 | $855,288 | $603,700 | 36 | $658,725 | $285,614 | $565,167 |
| 2023 | $6,914,471 | $374,943 | $807,003 | $608,700 | 37 | $665,300 | $179,804 | $564,879 |
| 2022 | $7,349,885 | $858,099 | $728,850 | $556,100 | 32 | $612,441 | $652,919 | $624,869 |
| 2021 | $7,221,003 | $76,720 | $771,847 | $594,600 | 35 | — | $174,107 | $660,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Samuel Harwit ZL and reported a distributable amount of $597K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its program as “investment income-Harwit Klaris Joint Venture.” The available grant records show support for a range of organizations, including schools, congregations, youth programs, and health and emergency services.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the work of some supported organizations. AMIT Children says it aims to help young people in Israel realize their potential through education and nurturing children from diverse backgrounds. Bikur Cholim says it organizes and subsidizes medical care and related assistance, while providing social support and advocacy. PEF Israel Endowment Funds says its purposes include relief for needy people in Israel, support for hospitals and clinics, and support for educational and religious institutions in the Holy Land.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $518,700. Grants ranged from $3,600 to $50,000, with a median award of $15,000.
Among its 2025 grants, the foundation gave $50,000 to Chabad’s Terror Victims Project to help victims of terror and war in Israel; $30,000 to AMIT Children to positively impact children’s lives; and $30,000 to Temple Beth Shalom to support community services. It awarded $25,000 each to Bikur Cholim for patient and family member care, Congregation Shaarei Tefila for community members in need, Emek Hebrew Academy and Yavneh Hebrew Academy for elementary education, Hillel Hebrew Academy for elementary academic education, Mesivta Birkas Yitzchok for high school education, National Conference of Synagogue Youth for youth outreach, PEF Israel Endowment Funds to support higher education, and Bar-Ilan University to support Israel’s multicultural society. Other 2025 grants included $5,000 each to Hatzolah of Los Angeles and Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles; Bnei Akiva says it develops Orthodox Zionist leaders through year-round programming.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frank Lee CPA, Joel A Levine Esq, and Steven Harwit as co-trustees.
J Samuel Harwit ZL and's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Lee CPA
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$80K (2021) → $80K (2025)
Joel A. Levine Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
7.5 hrs/week
$40K (2021) → $45K (2025)
Steven Harwit
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: E. Nora Harwit Amrani (2021–2024) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $80K, to Frank Lee CPA (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about J Samuel Harwit ZL and
How much does J Samuel Harwit ZL and give each year?
J Samuel Harwit ZL and gave $519K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $604K across 36 grants.
What is J Samuel Harwit ZL and's typical grant size?
J Samuel Harwit ZL and's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,732, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Samuel Harwit ZL and that year got $18K on average.
Where does J Samuel Harwit ZL and give grants?
J Samuel Harwit ZL and gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), Los Angleles, CA (5 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (3 grants).
Does J Samuel Harwit ZL and give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on J Samuel Harwit ZL and's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Community Services." (3 grants).
Who are J Samuel Harwit ZL and's largest grantees?
J Samuel Harwit ZL and's largest 2025 grantees include Chabad's Terror Victims Project Inc ($50,000), Amit Children ($30,000) and Temple Beth Shalom ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Samuel Harwit ZL and?
J Samuel Harwit ZL and reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $574K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $597K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does J Samuel Harwit ZL and fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its program as “investment income-Harwit Klaris Joint Venture.” The available grant records show support for a range of organizations, including schools, congregations, youth programs, and health and emergency services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Samuel Harwit ZL and?
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 J Samuel Harwit ZL and's EIN?
J Samuel Harwit ZL and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6949206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does J Samuel Harwit ZL and 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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