Towerbrook Foundation
Towerbrook Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it reported 33 grants totaling $759,668. Its listed grants supported organizations and programs including education, student opportunity, philanthropy, and community or humanitarian work.
Towerbrook Foundation at a glance
In short: Towerbrook Foundation gave $760K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $759,668
- +26.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,020
- +26.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,603
- Total assets
- $1,029,912
- -31.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (18% 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 Towerbrook 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: Park Ave Tower 65 E 55Th St 19 Fl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 699-2278
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Towerbrook Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Impetus - the Private Equity Foundation ($355K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $694K.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 202 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 18% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to the District of Columbia, 3% to Illinois, and 2% to Maine. Listed 2024 grants also went to organizations in other states and outside the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Towerbrook Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). 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 $603K (2023) to $2.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $760K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impetus - the Private Equity Foundation | The Connect Fund | $333,332 |
| The Teak Fellowship New York, NY | For General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Great Britain | Empowerment of vulnerable community through integrated slum area project | $50,000 |
| SEO London Ltd | For General Operating Support | $33,392 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Washington, DC | Recommendation for Resurgo Trust | $28,460 |
| Pat Tillman Foundation Chicago, IL | Tillman Scholars Program | $25,000 |
| Impetus - the Private Equity Foundation | For Resurgo Trust | $20,227 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Washington, DC | Recommendation for Lebanon Education Emergency Fund | $19,083 |
| Minds Matter National Inc New York, NY | For General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| The President and Trustees of Colby College Waterville, ME | Friends of Swimming and Diving | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,029,912 | $111,413 | $532,635 | $759,668 | 33 | $805,617 | $111,413 | $68,545 |
| 2023 | $1,511,551 | $255,395 | $723,831 | $602,940 | 33 | $650,401 | $255,395 | $108,050 |
| 2022 | $1,847,948 | $221,308 | $1,161,410 | $972,808 | 53 | $1,013,412 | $221,308 | $139,893 |
| 2021 | $2,634,631 | $-209,790 | $925,812 | $804,264 | 41 | $863,433 | $24,208 | $185,712 |
| 2020 | $2,893,625 | $169,595 | $2,781,812 | $2,673,773 | 42 | — | $169,595 | $230,469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Towerbrook Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K 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 included support for student and education-related programs, charitable-giving organizations, and community and humanitarian initiatives.
Among its grantees, Minds Matter National Inc. says it connects students from low-income families with resources to succeed in college and beyond. The New York Opportunity Network describes its work as supporting underrepresented students on paths to and through college and into careers. CAF America says its mission is to connect donors with charities and drive more impactful philanthropic giving. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $759,668. Grant amounts ranged from $390 to $333,332, with a median of $9,603.
Among the largest listed grants were $333,332 to Impetus – The Private Equity Foundation for The Connect Fund; $100,000 to The TEAK Fellowship for general operating support; $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity Great Britain for an integrated slum-area project; and $33,392 to SEO London Ltd for general operating support. Other listed awards included $28,460 to CAF America, recommended for Resurgo Trust; $25,000 to the Pat Tillman Foundation for its Tillman Scholars Program; $20,227 to Impetus for Resurgo Trust; and $19,083 to CAF America, recommended for the Lebanon Education Emergency Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Bilzin, Filippo Cardini, Jennifer Glassman, Gordon Holmes, Neal Moszkowski, Karim Saddi, and Ramez Sousou as directors. Cardini is also listed as secretary and assistant treasurer; Glassman as treasurer and assistant secretary; Moszkowski as chairperson; and Sousou as chair through June 2, 2024.
Towerbrook Foundation is led by Neal Moszkowski, Director & Chairperson on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neal Moszkowski
Director & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramez Sousou
Director & Chair
Director & Chairperson → Director & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Filippo Cardini
Director, Scrtry & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Holmes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Glassman
Director, Treasurer & Assistant Scrtry
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Bilzin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karim Saddi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andrew Rolfe (2020–2021) — Director
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 Towerbrook Foundation
How much does Towerbrook Foundation give each year?
Towerbrook Foundation gave $760K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $603K across 33 grants.
What is Towerbrook Foundation's typical grant size?
Towerbrook Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,603, and its average grant was $23,020, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Towerbrook Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Towerbrook Foundation give grants?
Towerbrook Foundation's top state is New York, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Towerbrook Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Towerbrook Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Towerbrook Foundation's largest grantees?
Towerbrook Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Impetus - the Private Equity Foundation ($354,882 across 3 grants), The Teak Fellowship ($100,000) and Charities Aid Foundation America ($71,155 across 8 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Towerbrook Foundation?
Towerbrook Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $806K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Towerbrook Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for student and education-related programs, charitable-giving organizations, and community and humanitarian initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Towerbrook 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 Towerbrook Foundation's EIN?
Towerbrook Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3182897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Towerbrook 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Towerbrook Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/towerbrook-foundation-morg_31b622a5fcaf4fb9b261bc944a7436d9
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