The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation
The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Orange Village, Ohio. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation gave $833K across 84 grants in 2022 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $832,670
- +2961.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 84
- +2700.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $9,913
- +9.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- Ohio (58% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Leonard and Joan Horvitz 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 2022 filing is marked as its final return; this application information should not be taken as current.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Park Avenue 215, Orange Village, OH 44122
Phone: (440) 995-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Children's Tumor Foundation ($200K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $590K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 90 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 25% to recipients in New York. Other reported shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (5%), Florida (3%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 84 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $833K (2022). In 2022 it made 84 grants totaling $833K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Tumor Foundation New York, NY | Research | $150,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Cleveland, OH | Barrett's Esophagus Research | $100,000 |
| University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center Cleveland, OH | Gi Spore Grant | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General & Unrestricted | $54,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Temple Emanu El Orange Village, OH | General & Unrestricted | $32,650 |
| Aish Hatorah South Euclid, OH | Hasbara Program | $25,000 |
| University School Hunting Valley, OH | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Aish Hatorah South Euclid, OH | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Musical Arts Association Cleveland, OH | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $843,793 | $832,670 | 84 | $838,331 | $33,957 |
| 2021 | $843,793 | — | $31,174 | $27,200 | 3 | $29,287 | $42,161 |
| 2020 | $874,967 | $290 | $264,102 | $260,000 | 3 | — | $44,995 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants included support for research, including Barrett’s esophagus research and a GI SPORE grant, as well as grants for general and unrestricted purposes and other named programs.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. For example, the Children’s Tumor Foundation says it works to drive research, expand knowledge, and advance care for the NF community. United Way of Greater Cleveland describes itself as a community connector that coordinates resources to improve lives and create community impact. The Musical Arts Association says the Cleveland Orchestra inspires and enriches lives through musical experiences, while University School describes its mission as developing boys into accomplished and independent young men.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2022, the foundation made 84 grants totaling $832,670. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Among the largest awards were $150,000 to the Children’s Tumor Foundation for research; $100,000 each to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine for Barrett’s esophagus research and University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center for a GI SPORE grant; and $54,000 to United Way of Greater Cleveland for general and unrestricted support. The foundation also gave $50,000 to the Children’s Tumor Foundation for general and unrestricted support, $32,650 to Temple Emanu El, and $25,000 each to Aish Hatorah and University School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard A. Horvitz was listed as Secretary/Treasurer on the 2022 filing.
The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation's only listed officer is Richard A. Horvitz, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2022 filing
Richard A. Horvitz
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joan Horvitz (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Leonard C. Horvitz (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation
How much does The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation give each year?
The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation gave $833K across 84 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $27K across 3 grants.
What is The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation's typical grant size?
The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,500, and its average grant was $9,913, across 84 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation give grants?
The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (21 grants), Washington, DC (10 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Aspen, CO (6 grants).
Does The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 84) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation's largest grantees?
The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Children's Tumor Foundation ($200,000 across 2 grants), Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine ($101,000 across 2 grants) and University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center ($100,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for research, including Barrett’s esophagus research and a GI SPORE grant, as well as grants for general and unrestricted purposes and other named programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Leonard and Joan Horvitz 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 ↑
How much is The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation's EIN?
The Leonard and Joan Horvitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1894055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Leonard and Joan Horvitz 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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