Warren and Elaine Breslow Family
The Warren and Elaine Breslow Family is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it gave to organizations including Jewish community and educational institutions, a Holocaust museum, an addiction-treatment organization, arts and health organizations, and a food bank.
Warren and Elaine Breslow Family at a glance
In short: Warren and Elaine Breslow Family gave $608K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $608,054
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,884
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,304,306
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (13 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 Warren and Elaine Breslow Family
- 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: 1925 Century Park East 16Th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 204-2050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Warren and Elaine Breslow Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beit T'shuvah ($155K). Together the top 10 received $499K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 192 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to New York, 3% to Ohio, and 1% to Washington, DC. Maryland accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Warren and Elaine Breslow Family open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 34 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $430K (2021) to $650K (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $608K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beit T'shuvah Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $155,120 |
| Jewish Federation Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $105,360 |
| Holocaust Museum LA Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $65,000 |
| Stephen Wise Temple Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $34,260 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Public Support of Organization Mission | $25,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School Nortridge, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $25,000 |
| Elnet - US Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $25,000 |
| De Toledo High School West Hill, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $25,000 |
| The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $21,564 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Public Support of Organization Mission | $18,000 |
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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 | $6,304,306 | $506,009 | $652,520 | $608,054 | 34 | $610,831 | $460,139 | $647,784 |
| 2023 | $6,486,478 | $435,324 | $683,743 | $638,610 | 33 | $646,285 | $397,866 | $540,495 |
| 2022 | $6,734,897 | $260,828 | $695,371 | $650,218 | 45 | $654,777 | $223,026 | $505,743 |
| 2021 | $7,169,440 | $311,147 | $488,679 | $430,190 | 40 | $434,515 | $275,211 | $580,128 |
| 2020 | $7,346,972 | $806,030 | $530,012 | $495,987 | 40 | — | $777,034 | $464,598 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Warren and Elaine Breslow Family reported a distributable amount of $648K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, education, addiction recovery, Holocaust education, cancer research, hunger relief, science, human rights, and the arts.
Among its recipients, Beit T’Shuvah describes its mission as bringing psychological and spiritual healing to people and families affected by addiction and other destructive behaviors. Holocaust Museum LA says it teaches the lessons of the Holocaust and their continued relevance, and seeks to build empathy and encourage people to oppose antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred. De Toledo High School describes an education guided by Jewish values and a relationship with Israel and the Jewish people; Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, compassion, and Jewish values. Tower Cancer Research Foundation says it advances cancer research and supports people affected by the disease. Other 2024 recipients included the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, and American Jewish World Service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $608,054. Awards ranged from $100 to $155,120, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $155,120 to Beit T’Shuvah, $105,360 to Jewish Federation Los Angeles, and $65,000 to Holocaust Museum LA. Other notable awards included $34,260 to Stephen Wise Temple and $25,000 each to the Birthright Israel Foundation, Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School, ELNET - US, and de Toledo High School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Warren L. Breslow as president and Jamie D. Breslow as secretary and treasurer.
Warren and Elaine Breslow Family is led by Warren L. Breslow, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Warren L. Breslow
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie D. Breslow
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Warren and Elaine Breslow Family
How much does Warren and Elaine Breslow Family give each year?
Warren and Elaine Breslow Family gave $608K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $639K across 33 grants.
What is Warren and Elaine Breslow Family's typical grant size?
Warren and Elaine Breslow Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,884, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Warren and Elaine Breslow Family that year got $15K on average.
Where does Warren and Elaine Breslow Family give grants?
Warren and Elaine Breslow Family gives mostly in California: 87% 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 (14 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does Warren and Elaine Breslow Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Warren and Elaine Breslow Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization Mission" (34 grants).
Who are Warren and Elaine Breslow Family's largest grantees?
Warren and Elaine Breslow Family's largest 2024 grantees include Beit T'shuvah ($155,120), Jewish Federation Los Angeles ($105,360) and Holocaust Museum LA ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Warren and Elaine Breslow Family?
Warren and Elaine Breslow Family reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $611K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $648K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Warren and Elaine Breslow Family fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, education, addiction recovery, Holocaust education, cancer research, hunger relief, science, human rights, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Warren and Elaine Breslow Family?
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 Warren and Elaine Breslow Family's EIN?
Warren and Elaine Breslow Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4210209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Warren and Elaine Breslow Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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