Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation
The Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Florida and several other states.
Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation gave $17K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $486.265), top state Florida. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,533
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $486
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $284
- Total assets
- $202,341
- +17.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (14 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3810 W De Leon Street 2, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (803) 521-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cedars Sinai MEDICAL CENTER ($5K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida received 47% of grant dollars, California 31%, Nevada 7%, New York 6%, and Virginia 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 34 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $239; repeat grants $659. How we count
Medians: $174 first-time, $313 repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai MEDICAL CENTER Los Angeles, CA | Scientific | $5,000 |
| Plant High School Athletics Foundation Tampa, FL | Community | $1,645 |
| Coleman Middle School PTSA Tampa, FL | Community | $1,350 |
| Straz Center for Performing Arts Tampa, FL | Community | $1,100 |
| City Church Wilton Manors Pompano Beach, FL | Community | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Scientific | $600 |
| Parkinson's Foundation New York, NY | Research | $600 |
| SOF Missions Tampa, FL | Community | $418 |
| Grady Elementary School PTA Tampa, FL | Community | $409 |
| PBS Arlington, VA | Community | $360 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $202,341 | $48,508 | $19,435 | $16,533 | 34 | $18,436 | $47,811 | $15,452 |
| 2024 | $172,469 | $33,768 | $14,635 | $13,203 | 27 | $14,243 | $33,508 | $14,075 |
| 2023 | $181,367 | $10,854 | $17,673 | $14,399 | 32 | $14,399 | $9,496 | $13,468 |
| 2022 | $188,186 | $12,513 | $13,226 | $13,095 | 15 | $13,095 | $12,513 | $13,763 |
| 2021 | $188,899 | $10,238 | $13,763 | $12,350 | 20 | — | $9,438 | $12,994 |
| 2020 | $192,424 | $33,404 | $14,841 | $12,946 | 28 | — | $31,270 | $11,474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including scientific and medical causes, schools and education, athletics, performing arts, and community services. For example, the American Diabetes Association describes its mission as preventing and curing diabetes and improving the lives of people affected by diabetes. Best Buddies International says it creates opportunities for friendship, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $16,533. Grants ranged from $10 to $5,000, with a median grant of $284. Larger awards included $5,000 to Cedars Sinai Medical Center for a scientific purpose, $1,645 to Plant High School Athletics Foundation, $1,350 to Coleman Middle School PTSA, and $1,100 to Straz Center for Performing Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Rogov
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pauli Catanese
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeffrey Horovitz (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation
How much does Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation give each year?
Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation gave $17K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 27 grants.
What is Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $284, and its average grant was $486, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation that year got $239 on average.
Where does Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation give grants?
Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (31%) and Nevada (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (11 grants), Las Vegas, NV (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community" (23 grants), "Scientific" (4 grants) and "Research" (3 grants).
Who are Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cedars Sinai MEDICAL CENTER ($5,000), Plant High School Athletics Foundation ($1,645) and Coleman Middle School PTSA ($1,350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation?
Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation reported $202K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including scientific and medical causes, schools and education, athletics, performing arts, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation's EIN?
Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1371250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Samuel & Gertrude Horovitz Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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