Kowitz Family Foundation
Kowitz Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Irving, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $817K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $199K. Net investment income was $127K.
Kowitz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kowitz Family Foundation gave $199K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $199,420
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,884
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $817,410
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (7% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kowitz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kowitz Family Foundation UK ($181K). Together the top 5 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 22 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kowitz Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 379% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $329K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kowitz Family Foundation UK | General Operating Funds | $180,920 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Funds | $12,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of NY City New York, NY | General Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| New York Common Pantry Inc New York, NY | General Operating Funs | $2,500 |
| Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Funds | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $817,410 | $130,092 | $202,695 | $199,420 | 5 | $199,420 | $126,817 | $52,549 |
| 2023 | $890,013 | $12,594 | $272,774 | $261,211 | 6 | $261,211 | $1,031 | $60,940 |
| 2022 | $955,513 | $213,272 | $46,198 | $32,500 | 3 | $32,500 | $125,028 | $65,543 |
| 2021 | $817,343 | $145,336 | $245,569 | $212,449 | 3 | $212,449 | $74,716 | $75,525 |
| 2020 | $902,185 | $301,394 | $338,575 | $329,494 | 5 | — | $261,105 | $72,961 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kowitz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kowitz Family Foundation is led by David Kowitz, Trustee, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Kowitz
Trustee, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kowitz
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Kowitz Margolies
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julie Miller (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kowitz Family Foundation
How much does Kowitz Family Foundation give each year?
Kowitz Family Foundation gave $199K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $261K across 6 grants.
What is Kowitz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kowitz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $39,884, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kowitz Family Foundation give grants?
Kowitz Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 7% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Kowitz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kowitz Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kowitz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kowitz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kowitz Family Foundation UK ($180,920), Philadelphia Museum of Art ($12,500) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of NY City ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kowitz Family Foundation?
Kowitz Family Foundation reported $817K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Kowitz Family Foundation?
Kowitz Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Irving, TX. It holds $817K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Kowitz Family Foundation's EIN?
Kowitz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2707561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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