Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat
The Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundation is a private foundation based in San Clemente, California. It provides funding to charitable organizations; in 2024, it reported 43 grants totaling $726,174.
Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat at a glance
In short: Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat gave $726K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state California. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $726,174
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,888
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,789,719
- -5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (20 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (42% 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 Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1015 Calle Amanecer, San Clemente, CA 92673
Phone: (888) 860-7597
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BZ Media Bnai Zion Foundation ($75K). Together the top 10 received $393K.
Grant Size Distribution
207 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 194 grants of 207 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 42% of grant dollars, New York 29%, Massachusetts 14%, Pennsylvania 4% and Arizona 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 43 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 (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 $578K (2020) to $741K (2021). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $726K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BZ Media Bnai Zion Foundation New York, NY | Charity | $75,000 |
| Giving Back Fund the Neemanim Project Boston, MA | Charity | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Orange County (Formerly Morasha Jewish Day School) Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $50,000 |
| Lehrhaus Center for Jewish Life and Learning Somerville, MA | Charity | $50,000 |
| ADL Orange Countylong Beach Irvine, CA | Charity | $33,333 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | Charity | $30,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Natal New York, NY | Charity | $25,000 |
| Valiant Sports Society Scottsdale, AZ | Charity | $25,000 |
| Westwood Village Synagogue Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,789,719 | $710,440 | $897,158 | $726,174 | 43 | $726,174 | $538,257 | $737,556 |
| 2023 | $8,277,276 | $1,276,710 | $820,036 | $677,875 | 44 | $677,875 | $1,134,568 | — |
| 2022 | $7,820,602 | $852,411 | $808,514 | $668,584 | 44 | $668,584 | $712,454 | — |
| 2021 | $7,776,705 | $1,171,138 | $884,455 | $741,200 | 42 | $741,200 | $1,027,883 | — |
| 2020 | $7,490,022 | $712,307 | $696,860 | $577,992 | 34 | — | $593,439 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat reported a distributable amount of $738K 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
The foundation described its direct charitable activity as “providing funding to various charitable organizations.” Its 2024 grantees included educational, Jewish, medical and humanitarian organizations, among others. For example, American Friends of NATAL says it helps fund services supporting recovery from trauma caused by terrorism, war and military service. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated list of the foundation’s focus areas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $726,174. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $75,000 to BZ Media Bnai Zion Foundation; $50,000 each to Giving Back Fund The Neemanim Project, Jewish Federation of Orange County and Lehrhaus Center for Jewish Life and Learning; and $33,333 to ADL Orange County-Long Beach. Other grants included $30,000 to Drexel University, $25,000 to American Friends of NATAL and $20,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leslie Raven as vice president and Brad Shapiro as trustee and CFO.
Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brad Shapiro
Trustee & CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie Raven
Vice President
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 Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat
How much does Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat give each year?
Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat gave $726K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $678K across 44 grants.
What is Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat's typical grant size?
Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,888, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat that year got $24K on average.
Where does Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat give grants?
Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), New York, NY (8 grants) and Aliso Viejo, CA (2 grants).
Does Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (43 grants).
Who are Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat's largest grantees?
Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat's largest 2024 grantees include BZ Media Bnai Zion Foundation ($75,000), Giving Back Fund the Neemanim Project ($50,000) and Jewish Federation of Orange County (Formerly Morasha Jewish Day School) ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat?
Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $726K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $738K (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 Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat fund?
The foundation described its direct charitable activity as “providing funding to various charitable organizations.” Its 2024 grantees included educational, Jewish, medical and humanitarian organizations, among others. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat's EIN?
Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4748693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat 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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