The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation
The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Victoria, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in education, animal welfare, homelessness services, health research, and the performing arts.
The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation gave $330K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $329,995
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -42.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,379
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,404
- Total assets
- $45,475
- +1099.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (11 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2298, Victoria, TX 77902
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UCLA ($125K). Together the top 10 received $309K.
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 242 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 73% of grant dollars, Texas recipients 10%, Maryland recipients 7%, Washington, DC recipients 6%, and Massachusetts recipients 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 29 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $952 repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 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 $330K (2024) to $545K (2020). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| The Wallis Organization Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Wallis Annenberg CNT for Performing Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Race to Erase MS Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Center for Humane Economy Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted | $24,165 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Cuddly Group Seal Beach, CA | Nrestricted | $10,328 |
| Vogel Alcove Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| School Year Abroad North Andover, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,475 | $374,535 | $332,850 | $329,995 | 29 | $329,995 | — |
| 2023 | $3,790 | $341,809 | $356,498 | $353,698 | 50 | $353,698 | — |
| 2022 | $18,479 | $308,066 | $369,241 | $365,951 | 59 | $365,951 | $2,226 |
| 2021 | $79,654 | $537,718 | $507,759 | $504,459 | 60 | $504,459 | $9,071 |
| 2020 | $54,582 | $455,921 | $549,483 | $545,170 | 44 | — | $3,273 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Race to Erase MS says it funds research and promotes awareness for the treatment and ultimate cure of multiple sclerosis. Vogel Alcove says it helps young children and families prevent and overcome the effects of homelessness and poverty. School Year Abroad says it provides high school students with educational opportunities to study in Spain, Italy, or France.
Animal-related grantees describe work that includes supporting shelter animals and adoption outcomes, transporting at-risk animals, and rescuing and rehabilitating companion animals. Other 2024 recipients included UCLA, The Wallis Organization, and the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $329,995. Grant amounts ranged from $45 to $125,000, with a median of $1,404. The largest reported awards included $125,000 to UCLA, $50,000 to The Wallis Organization, and $25,000 each to the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts and Race to Erase MS. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald P. Kivowitz and Stacey D. Kivowitz as directors.
The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald P. Kivowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacey D. Kivowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
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 The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation
How much does The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation gave $330K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $354K across 50 grants.
What is The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,404, and its average grant was $11,379, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UCLA ($125,000), The Wallis Organization ($50,000) and Wallis Annenberg CNT for Performing ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation?
The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation reported $45K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $375K.
What does The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Race to Erase MS says it funds research and promotes awareness for the treatment and ultimate cure of multiple sclerosis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0101532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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