Redlich Horwitz Foundation
The Redlich Horwitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Chappaqua, New York. It invests in strategies intended to help New York children and families thrive together, with a focus on transforming the child welfare system and expanding community-driven supports.
Redlich Horwitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Redlich Horwitz Foundation gave $28.0M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $756K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,957,535
- +709.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -26.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $755,609
- +994.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,400
- Total assets
- $17,108,932
- -50.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (10 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% 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 Redlich Horwitz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website encourages prospective partners to review its mission, strategies, and current grantees before contacting the foundation.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 80, Chappaqua, NY 10514
Phone: (914) 729-3330
Website: https://www.rhfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Redlich Horwitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Insita Group Ltd ($25.0M). Together the top 10 received $26.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
258 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 258 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission and strategies focus on New York families. In its 2024 filing, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York; the remaining reported shares went to New Jersey (1%), California (1%), Texas (0%), and Pennsylvania (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Redlich Horwitz Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 36 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2.6M; repeat grants $93K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 937% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $2.7M (2021) to $28.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $28.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Insita Group Ltd Chappaqua, NY | General Unrestricted - Expenditure Responsbility | $25,000,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey Morristown, NJ | General Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Children's Rights New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| HOPE585 Rochester, NY | General Unrestricted | $167,000 |
| Social and Environmental Calabasas, CA | General Unrestricted | $132,000 |
| Westchester County DPT of Social Services White Plains, NY | General Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| The New School New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Fostering Greatness Inc Buffalo, NY | General Unrestricted | $107,100 |
| Families Together in New York State Albany, NY | General Unrestricted | $100,000 |
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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 | $17,108,932 | $5,482,683 | $29,900,071 | $27,957,535 | 37 | $29,680,560 | $6,628,760 | $1,394,758 |
| 2023 | $34,738,847 | $4,497,117 | $5,362,133 | $3,451,881 | 50 | $5,021,765 | $4,329,743 | $2,374,135 |
| 2022 | $39,328,802 | $705,556 | $5,621,386 | $3,439,437 | 53 | $4,617,137 | $848,499 | $2,434,917 |
| 2021 | $42,018,711 | $5,335,207 | $4,291,171 | $2,695,801 | 54 | $4,249,413 | $5,302,011 | $2,703,529 |
| 2020 | $38,452,619 | $2,569,991 | $4,572,467 | $3,212,592 | 64 | — | $2,464,723 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Redlich Horwitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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’s mission is to invest in transformative strategies that help children and families thrive together in well-resourced communities across New York. Its four priorities are movement and power building; policy and advocacy action; community responses for child and family well-being; and support for young people who experience the foster system.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. For example, Children’s Rights describes its work as investigating and combating violations of children’s rights through advocacy and civil rights litigation. Hope585 says it aims to create a relationship-centered community where marginalized youth and families can hope, heal, and thrive. Legal Services of the Hudson Valley describes its mission as providing civil legal counsel to low-income individuals, families, and other vulnerable people.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s 2024 tax filing lists 37 grants totaling $27,957,535. The median listed grant was $70,400; amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25 million. The foundation’s 2024 progress report separately says it awarded 36 grants representing a $6.2 million investment. Its largest listed 2024 grant was $25 million to Insita Group Ltd for “general unrestricted - expenditure responsibility.” Other large grants included $350,000 to Community Foundation of New Jersey, $200,000 to Children’s Rights, $175,000 to Fund for the City of New York, and $167,000 to Hope585; these were listed for general unrestricted purposes.
The foundation describes a relationship-based process: staff or trustees consult with affected communities and other experts, then may hold an initial meeting with prospective partners. The process can include a one-page concept note describing the organization, proposed work, expected system-level outcomes, alignment with the foundation’s priorities, and estimated request. If an opportunity is of interest, the foundation may request more information and arrange a meeting or site visit with senior leadership. At a later stage, it provides a proposal submission template.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Horwitz and Catherine Redlich as trustees.
Redlich Horwitz Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Redlich
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Horwitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Redlich Horwitz Foundation
How much does Redlich Horwitz Foundation give each year?
Redlich Horwitz Foundation gave $28.0M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 50 grants.
What is Redlich Horwitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Redlich Horwitz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $70,400, and its average grant was $755,609, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Redlich Horwitz Foundation that year got $2.6M on average.
Where does Redlich Horwitz Foundation give grants?
Redlich Horwitz Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Buffalo, NY (3 grants), Rochester, NY (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does Redlich Horwitz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Redlich Horwitz Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Redlich Horwitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Redlich Horwitz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Insita Group Ltd ($25,000,000), Community Foundation of New Jersey ($350,000) and Children's Rights ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Redlich Horwitz Foundation?
Redlich Horwitz Foundation reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Redlich Horwitz Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to invest in transformative strategies that help children and families thrive together in well-resourced communities across New York. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Redlich Horwitz Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Redlich Horwitz Foundation's EIN?
Redlich Horwitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2798198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Redlich Horwitz Foundation 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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