Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat

Foundation · Grantmaker SAN CLEMENTE, CA EIN: 95-4748693

The Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundation is a private foundation established in 1999 and based in San Clemente, California. The foundation provides funding to various charitable organizations across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.8M

-5.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$726K

+7.1% YoY

Grant Count

-2.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

+9.6% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to provide funding to various charitable organizations. Its grantmaking focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation has demonstrated support for organizations including educational institutions, Jewish charitable organizations, and workforce development nonprofits.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds charitable organizations in California, New York, and Michigan.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.6M (48%)

New York $936K (28%)

Massachusetts $175K (5%)

Florida $115K (3%)

Michigan $90K (3%)

District of Columbia $80K (2%)

Ohio $80K (2%)

Illinois $72K (2%)

+4 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Michigan North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania

Cities

AgawamAliso ViejoBeverly HillsBostonBoulderBrandonBrooklynCedarhurstCharoletteChicagoCincinnatiColorado SpringsDetroitDurhamEl SegundoEncinoFlintIrvineLa JollaLadera Ranch

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $7,789,719
Total Revenues: $710,000
Total Expenses: $897,000
Total Liabilities: $0

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $8,277,276
Total Revenues: $1,276,710
Total Expenses: $820,036

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,789,719	$8,277,276	$7,820,602
Revenue	$710,440	$1,276,710	$852,411
Expenses	$897,158	$820,036	$808,514
Qualifying Distributions	$726,174	$677,875	$668,584
Net Investment Income	$538,257	$1,134,568	$712,454
Distributable Amount	$737,556	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

207 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bz Media Bnai Zion Foundation ($75,000), Giving Back Fund the Neemanim Project ($50,000), Jewish Federation of Orange County (formerly Morasha Jewish Day School) ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADL ORANGE COUNTYLONG BEACH IRVINE, CA	CHARITY	$33,333
AJC PROJECT INTERCHANGE PHILADELPHIA, CA	CHARITY	$20,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM NEW YORK, NY	CHARITY	$20,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NATAL NEW YORK, NY	CHARITY	$25,000
AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY	CHARITY	$30,000
BZ MEDIA BNAI ZION FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	CHARITY	$75,000
CAMP RAMAH (TIKVAH CHILDREN) LOS ANGELES, CA	CHARITY	$15,000
CHALLENED ATHLETE FOUNDATION SAN DIEGO, CA	CHARITY	$5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GREATER FLINT FLINT, MI	CHARITY	$5,000
COMMUNITY ROOTS ACADEMY LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA	CHARITY	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LESLIE RAVEN	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—
BRAD SHAPIRO	TRUSTEE & CFO	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is to provide funding to various charitable organizations. Its grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation has demonstrated support for organizations including educational institutions, Jewish charitable organizations, and workforce development nonprofits.

How do I apply for a grant from Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 34 grants in the most recent reporting year • Typical award range: $1,200–$75,000 **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee: $30,000 • Westwood Village Synagogue: $25,000 • Working Wardrobes for A New Start: $20,000 **Total Giving:** $726,174 (2024)

Where does Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat make grants?

The foundation primarily funds charitable organizations in California, New York, and Michigan.

What size grants does Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat award?

In 2024, Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat awarded 43 grants totaling $726K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat reported a distributable amount of $738K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.