Labowe Family Foundation Inc
Labowe Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing general funds to various charitable organizations.
Labowe Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Labowe Family Foundation Inc gave $400K across 115 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $400,000
- +201.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 115
- +342.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,478
- -31.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $8,503,103
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Labowe Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 26428, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: (213) 250-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Labowe Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Adat Ari El ($42K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 181 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to California recipients. Other recipient-state shares were Massachusetts (13%), Connecticut (7%), New York (7%), and New Jersey (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 115 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Labowe Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 111% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2024) to $400K (2025). In 2025 it made 115 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Adat Ari El North Hollywood, CA | Provide General Funds to the Charitable Organization. | $41,600 |
| South Coast Repertory Costa Mesa, CA | Provide General Funds to the Charitable Organization. | $30,000 |
| Walnut Street Minyan Newton Centre, MA | Provide General Funds to the Charitable Organization. | $25,180 |
| Center Theater Group Los Angeles, CA | Provide General Funds to the Charitable Organization. | $25,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CA | Provide General Funds to the Charitable Organization. | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Shoreline of CT Guilford, CT | Provide General Funds to the Charitable Organization. | $25,000 |
| Chabad of California Los Angeles, CA | Provide General Funds to the Charitable Organization. | $16,800 |
| La Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | Provide General Funds to the Charitable Organization. | $15,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los an Los Angeles, CA | Provide General Funds to the Charitable Organization. | $11,000 |
| University Synagogue Irvine, CA | Provide General Funds to the Charitable Organization. | $10,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,503,103 | $421,075 | $492,486 | $400,000 | 115 | $492,486 | $421,075 |
| 2024 | $8,520,477 | $476,738 | $194,827 | $132,600 | 26 | $194,827 | $476,738 |
| 2023 | $8,151,627 | $7,924,647 | $152,665 | $141,800 | 11 | $152,665 | $187,897 |
| 2022 | $659,148 | $201,913 | $195,260 | $189,522 | 13 | $195,260 | $1,913 |
| 2021 | $652,495 | $325,025 | $201,136 | $192,200 | 16 | $201,136 | $25 |
| 2020 | $528,618 | $250,891 | $186,165 | $178,800 | 14 | — | $891 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as providing general funds to various charitable organizations. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. For example, South Coast Repertory says it serves its community through dramatic productions and classes; Pacific Symphony describes its work in orchestral and other musical performances, education, and community engagement; and Elijah’s Promise says it works to empower lives through training, education, and social services and to alleviate hunger through nutritious meals. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 115 grants totaling $400,000. Grants ranged from $50 to $41,600, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $41,600 to Temple Adat Ari El, $30,000 to South Coast Repertory, $25,180 to Walnut Street Minyan, and $25,000 each to Center Theatre Group, La Jolla Playhouse, and Chabad of Shoreline of CT. Other listed recipients included Chabad of California ($16,800), LA Philharmonic ($15,500), Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles ($11,000), University Synagogue ($10,400), Roundabout Theatre ($10,000), and Tritons Aquatic Club ($10,000).
Additional 2025 grants included $10,000 to California State University, $5,000 each to Pacific Symphony, Jacob Jonas The Company, and Camp Ramah in New England, $4,000 to Geffen Playhouse, $3,600 to Elijah’s Promise, and $2,500 to La Jolla Music Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard W Labowe is listed as a director on the 2025 filing.
Labowe Family Foundation Inc is led by Richard W. Labowe, Director on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard W. Labowe
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Trana K. Labowe (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Labowe Family Foundation Inc
How much does Labowe Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Labowe Family Foundation Inc gave $400K across 115 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $133K across 26 grants.
What is Labowe Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Labowe Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,478, across 115 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Labowe Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Labowe Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (19 grants), New York, NY (13 grants), Newton, MA (6 grants) and La Jolla, CA (4 grants).
Does Labowe Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Labowe Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (115 of 115) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Labowe Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Labowe Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Adat Ari El ($41,600), South Coast Repertory ($30,000) and Walnut Street Minyan ($25,180), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Labowe Family Foundation Inc?
Labowe Family Foundation Inc reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $421K.
What does Labowe Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as providing general funds to various charitable organizations. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Labowe Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Labowe Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Labowe Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1236049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Labowe Family Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Labowe Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/labowe-family-foundation-inc-morg_b76afeb6771e4c0cb2499b36d6000d8d
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