The Lebowitz Foundation
The Lebowitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest award supporting the development of an enrichment space at an individual recipient City College.
The Lebowitz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lebowitz Foundation gave $682K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in California. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $681,500
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,955
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,995,853
- -29.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (90% 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 The Lebowitz 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1333 2Nd Street Suite 650, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 566-0640
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lebowitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maccabi World Union Inc ($50K). Together the top 9 received $122K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($560,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 59 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lebowitz Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $75K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). 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 $298K (2020) to $795K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $682K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $560,000 |
| Maccabi World Union Inc New York, NY | To support the advancedment of jewish sports and education | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To create partnerships to provide resources and programs that help the police perform at their highest level | $35,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | To Promote Charitable Activities in Israel | $10,000 |
| Arts Fairfax Los Angeles, CA | To support the visual arts at fairfax high school | $5,000 |
| Fairfax Highschool Alumni Association Los Angeles, CA | To honor alumni who have brought distinction to the school and to foster a sense of community among former students | $5,000 |
| Temple of the Arts Beverly Hills, CA | To Support Jewish Community | $5,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation Reno, NV | To support the alta skilled nursing and rehabilitation center scholarship for nursing endowment fund | $5,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Support Mental Health Research | $4,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego, CA | To support people with physical challenges be active and compete in atheltic events | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,995,853 | $146,535 | $943,690 | $681,500 | 11 | $943,658 | $11,721 | $83,589 |
| 2023 | $2,833,525 | $-797,124 | $828,074 | $674,500 | 13 | $786,150 | $62,383 | $118,150 |
| 2022 | $4,448,022 | $253,552 | $912,259 | $795,220 | 13 | $803,429 | $212,922 | $198,781 |
| 2021 | $5,078,337 | $530,499 | $711,519 | $638,500 | 8 | $598,306 | $524,286 | $276,303 |
| 2020 | $5,298,670 | $-1,342,793 | $402,133 | $298,150 | 14 | — | $28,963 | $216,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lebowitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including higher education and student support, Jewish sports and community activities, policing and community relations, the arts, senior living education, mental health research, nursing scholarships, and adaptive athletics.
The an individual recipient City College Foundation describes its mission as breaking the cycle of poverty by addressing students’ basic needs so they can enroll, persist, and succeed in college. Maccabi World Union says it organizes the Maccabiah Games and promotes leadership. The an individual recipient Police Foundation says it creates partnerships to provide resources and programs for police and enhance LAPD-community relations. The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation says it facilitates charitable gifts and grants to enhance the quality of education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $681,500 through 11 grants. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $550,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest 2024 grant was $550,000 to the an individual recipient City College Foundation for development of an enrichment space for students and community members. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Maccabi World Union for Jewish sports and education, $35,000 to the an individual recipient Police Foundation for partnerships and resources for police, and $10,000 to Central Fund of Israel to promote charitable activities in Israel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven D. Lebowitz and Deborah Lebowitz as trustees.
The Lebowitz Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Lebowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven D. Lebowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/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 The Lebowitz Foundation
How much does The Lebowitz Foundation give each year?
The Lebowitz Foundation gave $682K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $675K across 13 grants.
What is The Lebowitz Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lebowitz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $61,955, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lebowitz Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Lebowitz Foundation give grants?
The Lebowitz Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does The Lebowitz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Lebowitz Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Lebowitz Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lebowitz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maccabi World Union Inc ($50,000), Los Angeles Police Foundation ($35,000) and Central Fund of Israel ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($560,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lebowitz Foundation?
The Lebowitz Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $944K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lebowitz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lebowitz 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 The Lebowitz Foundation's EIN?
The Lebowitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3125936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lebowitz 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Lebowitz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lebowitz-foundation-morg_d9a810fc15bc4a5eac91d517501cb214
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