Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc
Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Waban, Massachusetts. In its 2024 filing, it reported 18 grants totaling $16,250 to charitable organizations, including schools, social-service organizations, and other nonprofits.
Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $16K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $902.778), mostly in Massachusetts. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,250
- +71.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $903
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $287,556
- +6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (11 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12 Evelyn Rd, Waban, MA 02468-1217
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amyloidosis Research Consordium ($5K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Massachusetts (78%), followed by New Hampshire (13%), Maryland (4%), Arizona (3%), and North Dakota (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 18 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $959; repeat grants $814. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amyloidosis Research Consordium Newton, MA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Beaver Country Day Chestnut Hill, MA | Charity | $1,500 |
| Brimmer and May School Chestnut Hill, MA | Charity | $1,500 |
| St Francis House Boston, MA | Charity | $1,100 |
| Loon Reservation Moultonborough, NH | Charity | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities South Boston, MA | charity | $1,000 |
| Lakes Region Food Pantry Moultonborough, NH | Charity | $900 |
| Loyola Blakefield HS Towson, MD | Charity | $600 |
| Halo Animal Rescue Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $500 |
| ROFEH International Brookline, MA | Chairty | $500 |
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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 | $287,556 | $18,299 | $16,433 | $16,250 | 18 | $16,250 | $13,466 | $14,017 |
| 2023 | $268,949 | $17,422 | $11,223 | $9,500 | 11 | $9,500 | $12,593 | $12,723 |
| 2022 | $239,474 | $13,075 | $12,785 | $11,750 | 12 | $11,750 | $8,272 | $12,452 |
| 2021 | $239,184 | $15,777 | $11,735 | $11,250 | 14 | $11,250 | $10,838 | $13,217 |
| 2020 | $235,142 | $12,972 | $11,350 | $11,350 | 16 | — | $8,018 | $11,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for education, social services, food assistance, animal welfare, and other charitable purposes. Brimmer and May School describes itself as a PK–Grade 12 day school focused on academic standards and developing informed, engaged, and ethical citizens and leaders. Newton Girls Soccer says it provides girls opportunities to learn and play soccer in a supportive environment emphasizing fun, skills development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $16,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median grant of $500. Larger grants included $5,000 to Amyloidosis Research Consordium; $1,500 each to Beaver Country Day and Brimmer and May School; $1,100 to St Francis House; and $1,000 each to Loon Reservation and Catholic Charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gena Comenzo, Sheryl Comenzo, Joseph Comenzo, and Andrew Comenzo as directors.
Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Comenzo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gena Comenzo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Comenzo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheryl Comenzo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $16K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 11 grants.
What is Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $903, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $959 on average.
Where does Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newton, MA (3 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), Chestnut Hill, MA (2 grants) and Moultonborough, NH (2 grants).
Does Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (17 grants).
Who are Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Amyloidosis Research Consordium ($5,000), Beaver Country Day ($1,500) and Brimmer and May School ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc?
Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc reported $288K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, social services, food assistance, animal welfare, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3392972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lavonne Horowitz Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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