Radow Family Foundation Inc
Radow Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, it awarded 29 grants totaling $987,622 to organizations in Georgia, the District of Columbia, an individual recipient, California, and Massachusetts.
Radow Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Radow Family Foundation Inc gave $988K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Georgia. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $987,622
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,056
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,469,775
- -48.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (13 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (66% 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 Radow Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing directs applicants to contact the foundation and see the attached PDF application; award restrictions are described in the attached grant application.
- Contact
Application contact: Radow Family Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 3560 Lenox Rd Ste 2625, Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (770) 272-9330
Email: jhurd@radow.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Radow Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Atlant ($288K). Together the top 10 received $854K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 146 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 24% to the District of Columbia, 7% to an individual recipient, and 1% each to California and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Radow Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 29 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 780% 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 $315K (2022) to $3.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $988K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlant Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $288,000 |
| PSI-Population Ser international Washington, DC | General Fund - Maverick Next | $150,000 |
| Open Doors Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Fidf Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $93,600 |
| AIEF-AM Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | General Fund - Annual Contribution | $75,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| KSU Hillels of Georgia Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Jewish Fertility Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Chabad at KSU Kennesaw, GA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Jewish Home Life Atlanta, GA | General Fund - New Age Capital Campaign | $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 | $1,469,775 | $-278,455 | $1,127,979 | $987,622 | 29 | $996,448 | $667,487 | $127,807 |
| 2023 | $2,874,050 | $1,032,943 | $903,805 | $768,780 | 23 | $776,245 | $452,887 | $144,168 |
| 2022 | $2,747,800 | $175,129 | $479,321 | $315,440 | 30 | $325,398 | $138,494 | $150,327 |
| 2021 | $4,011,257 | $783,140 | $737,146 | $600,022 | 34 | $624,872 | $600,355 | $178,394 |
| 2020 | $3,946,475 | $3,592,828 | $3,187,581 | $3,123,964 | 30 | — | $1,096,609 | $158,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Radow Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $128K 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 formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among the recipients, an individual recipient Law School describes its mission as preparing students for careers in law; Jewish Fertility Foundation says it provides financial assistance, emotional support, and infertility education to people struggling to build families. BAMAH describes its work as supporting artists from Israel through fellowship grants and offering art workshops, while Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations focused on Jewish summer camps, assistance and services in Israel, and advancing the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel. Those descriptions are the organizations’ own statements of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $987,622. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $288,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest listed grants included $288,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Atlant, $150,000 to PSI-Population Ser international, $100,000 to Open Doors Atlanta, $93,600 to FIDF, and $75,000 to AIEF-AM Israel Education Foundation.
Other listed awards included $50,000 each to an individual recipient Law School and KSU Hillels of Georgia, $30,000 to Jewish Fertility Foundation, and $25,000 each to Chabad at KSU and Jewish Home Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Norman J Radow as president, Lisa Hurd as treasurer, and Brian Joseph Hurd as secretary.
Radow Family Foundation Inc is led by Norman J Radow, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman J Radow
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Joseph Hurd
Secretary
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$53K (2021) → $93K (2024)
Lisa Hurd
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jillian Wagenheim (2020–2022) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $93K, to Brian Joseph Hurd (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Radow Family Foundation Inc
How much does Radow Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Radow Family Foundation Inc gave $988K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $769K across 23 grants.
What is Radow Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Radow Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $34,056, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Radow Family Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Radow Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Radow Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (12 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Kennesaw, GA (2 grants).
Does Radow Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Radow Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Radow Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Radow Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Atlant ($288,000), PSI-Population Ser international ($150,000) and Open Doors Atlanta ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Radow Family Foundation Inc?
Radow Family Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $996K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Radow Family Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Radow Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Radow Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Radow Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2649524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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