Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation
The Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. It makes charitable grants to other tax-exempt organizations and reports that it conducts no direct charitable activities.
Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation gave $17K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $806.476), mostly in Maryland. 24% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,936
- +3.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- -16.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $806
- +23.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $65,914
- -18.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (72% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Paul Horvitz as the contact and says no form or materials are required. It lists no deadline or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Horvitz
Mailing address: 8300 Burdette Rd D527, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (281) 772-6219
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($10K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 22% to recipients in Texas. The remaining shares were 2% to Washington, DC, and 1% each to New York and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $70; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $50 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 71% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 420% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $22K (2021). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| jewish Federation of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | To support this organization with its mission to preserve and enrich jewish communal life in the Washington DC area | $10,000 |
| Halo House Houston, TX | To assist this organization which provides temporary affordable housing to individuals undergoing medical treatment at the texas Medical Center | $3,300 |
| Temple Bet Yam Berlin, MD | To assist organization in its mission of fostering the local Jewish community through a local house of worship | $2,000 |
| Hadassah Houston, TX | To assist this volunteer organization that inspires a passion and commitment to the land, the people, and the future of Israel | $375 |
| Anti-Defamation League Washington, DC | To assist this organization that combats antisemitism | $150 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation New York, NY | To assist organization through funding lymphoma research and serving those impacted by this disease | $100 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | To support this leading non-profit reseseach university | $100 |
| Boston University New York, NY | To support this university with its educational endeavors | $100 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | To support this organization that supports research and education into Alzheimers disease | $100 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | To support this organization which is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,914 | $2,543 | $17,829 | $16,936 | 21 | $16,936 | $1,666 | $4,028 |
| 2025 | $81,200 | $1,381 | $17,219 | $16,393 | 25 | $16,393 | $559 | $4,559 |
| 2024 | $97,038 | $1,053 | $17,666 | $16,870 | 14 | $16,870 | $259 | $5,245 |
| 2023 | $113,651 | $918 | $16,528 | $15,685 | 18 | $15,685 | $132 | $6,074 |
| 2022 | $129,261 | $4,877 | $6,763 | $5,955 | 16 | $5,955 | $4,114 | $6,507 |
| 2021 | $131,147 | $113,988 | $22,530 | $21,761 | 22 | — | $3,253 | $2,500 |
| 2020 | $40,480 | $4,089 | $18,479 | $17,709 | 19 | — | $3,383 | $2,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2026 — 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology describes its mission as advancing knowledge and educating students; Blood Cancer United says it works to cure blood cancers and improve patients’ and families’ quality of life; and the Bethesda Fire Department says it protects people and property and provides emergency medical treatment. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $16,936. Grants ranged from $25 to $10,000, with a median of $100. The largest grants were $10,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, $3,300 to Halo House, and $2,000 to Temple Bet Yam. Other listed grants included $375 to Hadassah, $150 to the Anti-Defamation League, and $100 each to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, MIT, and Blood Cancer United.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Paul Horvitz as president, Carol Horvitz as secretary, Marcia Cohen as treasurer, and Steven Horvitz as vice president.
Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation is led by Paul Horvitz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Paul Horvitz
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Horvitz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Cohen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Horvitz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation
How much does Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation give each year?
Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation gave $17K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $16K across 25 grants.
What is Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $100, and its average grant was $806, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation that year got $70 on average.
Where does Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation give grants?
Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants), Bethesda, MD (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($10,000), Halo House ($3,300) and Temple Bet Yam ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation?
Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation reported $66K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists Paul Horvitz as the contact and says no form or materials are required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation's EIN?
Paul & Carol Horvitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1660848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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