The Markowitz Family Charitable
The Markowitz Family Charitable is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Great Neck, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $473K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $40K.
The Markowitz Family Charitable at a glance
In short: The Markowitz Family Charitable gave $40K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $40,160
- +57.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $5,020
- +17.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $473,159
- +13.3% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (95% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Markowitz Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Brigham & Womens Hospital ($15K). Together the top 8 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Markowitz Family Charitable gives
- In 2021 it paid out 183% of 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $40K (2021). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham & Womens Hospital Nyack, NY | Educational | $15,000 |
| Congregation Yad Mordechai Monsey, NY | Religious | $10,000 |
| Congregation Chasdei Moshe Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $5,000 |
| Vyazreim Spring Valley, NY | Religious | $5,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalahinc New York, NY | Religious | $1,800 |
| Moriah School Englewood, NJ | Educationaleducationaleducational | $1,800 |
| Congregation Bais Yitzchok Jamaica, NY | Religious | $1,200 |
| Chabad House Brandeis Waltham, MA | Religious | $360 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $473,159 | $100,000 | $44,466 | $40,160 | 8 | $40,160 | $21,936 |
| 2020 | $417,625 | — | $25,640 | $25,540 | 6 | — | $21,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Markowitz Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Markowitz Family Charitable's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Adeline Markowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Avraham Markowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeremy Markowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Markowitz Family Charitable
How much does The Markowitz Family Charitable give each year?
The Markowitz Family Charitable gave $40K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $26K across 6 grants.
What is The Markowitz Family Charitable's typical grant size?
The Markowitz Family Charitable's median grant in 2021 was $3,400, and its average grant was $5,020, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Markowitz Family Charitable give grants?
The Markowitz Family Charitable gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Markowitz Family Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Markowitz Family Charitable's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (6 grants).
Who are The Markowitz Family Charitable's largest grantees?
The Markowitz Family Charitable's largest 2021 grantees include Brigham & Womens Hospital ($15,000), Congregation Yad Mordechai ($10,000) and Congregation Chasdei Moshe ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is The Markowitz Family Charitable?
The Markowitz Family Charitable reported $473K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Markowitz Family Charitable?
The Markowitz Family Charitable is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Great Neck, NY. It holds $473K in total assets as of 2021.
What is The Markowitz Family Charitable's EIN?
The Markowitz Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4389602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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