The Horwitz Family encompasses multiple philanthropic entities, with The Horwitz Family Memorial Foundation being the primary grantmaking organization. Established in 2000, The Horwitz Family Memorial Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Sammamish, Washington, with additional filing presence in Carlsbad, California. The foundation operates as a family foundation focused on grantmaking in education, human services, and philanthropic support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$954K
+15.1% YoY
Grant Count
36
+2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+11.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Horwitz Family Memorial Foundation funds general charitable purposes with a specific emphasis on:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Chronic homelessness prevention and special needs housing and care (particularly in Orange County)
The foundation also supports Jewish Federation Family Service and similar organizations serving vulnerable populations.
Grantmaking
Notable grants include:
Grant Range
& Frequency:**
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in:
- Washington
- California
- Texas
The foundation has particular focus on Orange County for housing and homelessness initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $2,494,918
- Total Revenues: $919,895
- Total Expenses: $856,243
- Total Liabilities: $0
Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $2,749,963
- Total Giving: $954,250
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $798,100
- Investment income and dividends: $42,456
Staffing:
- 0 employees (foundation operates without staff)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,749,963 | $2,494,918 | $2,431,266 |
| Revenue | $1,246,839 | $919,895 | $905,332 |
| Expenses | $991,794 | $856,243 | $672,775 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $960,563 | $829,300 | $626,808 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,433,197 | $469,917 | $624,466 |
| Distributable Amount | $119,506 | $118,765 | $110,944 |
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
156 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Bradley J Horwitz — Chief Executive Officer (based in Sammamish, WA)
- Janamari Carlson — Secretary and Chief Financial Officer (based in Sammamish, WA)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY J HORWITZ | President & CEO | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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