The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation
The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation gave $127K across 20 grants in 2022 (avg $6K), mostly in Vermont. 55% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $126,742
- +642.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 20
- -35.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $6,337
- +1051.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,800
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (11 of 20, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (73% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2022 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is information from its final filing, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 233 Broadway, New York, NY 10279
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was ICM ($52K). Together the top 10 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, Vermont recipients received 73% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 13%, California at 8%, Oregon at 5%, and New Jersey at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 11 of 20 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 45% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $127K (2022). In 2022 it made 20 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ICM Manchester Center, VT | Religious Purpose | $52,050 |
| The Long Trail School Dorset, VT | Assists Indiv Learners Reach Their Potential | $20,000 |
| Heart Soul Foundation Shelburne, VT | To Strenghten Rural Communities | $15,000 |
| Catalyst Foundation Portland, OR | To Help Combat Human Trafficking | $6,000 |
| The V-Go Initiative New York, NY | Using Telehealth to Improve Health Outcomes of Ind | $5,700 |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition Los Angeles, CA | To Help End Mass Incarceration | $5,000 |
| Gotham Food Pantry New York, NY | To Ensure Access Tonutritious Food for All Nyers | $5,000 |
| MPTF Woodland Hills, CA | For working and retired members of the enter indus | $5,000 |
| Jewish Childcare Foundation Brooklyn, NY | To Provide the Highest Quality Child Welfare | $1,900 |
| The Linda Bunis Haller Foundation Newark, NJ | To Provide Support to Children | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $11,979 | $133,483 | $126,742 | 20 | $6,554 | $11,783 | $6,001 |
| 2021 | $130,306 | $13,445 | $22,924 | $17,063 | 31 | $22,924 | $13,445 | $7,779 |
| 2020 | $139,785 | $57,818 | $19,693 | $14,112 | 24 | — | $1,656 | $7,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 organizations working in areas such as education, community services, food access, health, and arts. For example, Gotham Food Pantry described its mission as advancing food justice through community refrigerators and food rescue, with a focus on New York City public housing residents. Southern Vermont Arts Center described its mission as promoting and nurturing the arts; Partnership with Children said it works to strengthen children’s emotional, social, and cognitive skills; and Upper East Side Hatzolah said it provides emergency medical and ambulance services to Manhattan’s Upper East Side community.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $126,742. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $52,050, with a median grant of $1,800.
The largest 2022 grants included $52,050 to ICM for religious purposes, $20,000 to The Long Trail School to help individual learners reach their potential, and $15,000 to Heart Soul Foundation to strengthen rural communities. Other notable grants included $6,000 to Catalyst Foundation to help combat human trafficking, $5,700 to The V-GO Initiative for telehealth, and $5,000 each to Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Gotham Food Pantry, and MPTF.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists James Greenberg as an attorney.
The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation's only listed officer is James Greenberg, Attorney on the 2022 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2022 filing
James Greenberg
Attorney
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Horowitz (2020–2021) — Officer
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 Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation
How much does The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation give each year?
The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation gave $127K across 20 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $17K across 31 grants.
What is The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,800, and its average grant was $6,337, across 20 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation give grants?
The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Manchester Center, VT (2 grants) and Manchester, VT (2 grants).
Does The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include ICM ($52,050), The Long Trail School ($20,000) and Heart Soul Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as education, community services, food access, health, and arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2022 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation's EIN?
The Robert and Marcia Horowitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3375157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Robert and Marcia Horowitz 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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