Westlawn Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2008. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a staffing model of zero employees, indicating it is likely managed by trustees or external administrators.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.7M
-18.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+67.9% YoY
Grant Count
57
+46.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+14.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to use its earnings to support charitable activities and provide aid for the destitute. Primary funding areas include:
- Religious activities, including congregations, synagogues, and yeshivas
- Educational subsidies and support
- Patient and family support services
- Assistance for the poor
- Support for infertility-related causes
- Welfare and community aid
Grantmaking
The foundation made 18 grants in 2023. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $11,823,957
- Total Revenues: $1,392,891
- Total Expenses: $665,836
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,659,122
- Total Giving: $1,106,130
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,659,122 | $11,823,957 | $8,996,902 |
| Revenue | $778,253 | $1,392,891 | $198,019 |
| Expenses | $1,119,132 | $665,836 | $902,461 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,106,130 | $658,883 | $901,249 |
| Net Investment Income | $743,253 | $583,120 | $182,348 |
| Distributable Amount | $522,800 | $506,558 | $482,578 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID LANDAU | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MOSHE LANDAU | TREASURER-SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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