Westlawn Foundation
Westlawn Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2024, it gave $1,106,130 through 57 grants, primarily to Brooklyn organizations whose listed purposes include religious activities, education, congregational support, patient and family support, and assistance for people in need.
Westlawn Foundation at a glance
In short: Westlawn Foundation gave $1.1M across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,106,130
- +67.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,406
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $9,659,122
- -18.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (35 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Westlawn Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists a letter application and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Ephraim Landau
Mailing address: 5223 15 Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 851-4811
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Westlawn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Yagdil Torah ($278K). Together the top 10 received $857K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($360), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 217 grants of 239 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Westlawn Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 35 of 57 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 212% of 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 $365K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Yagdil Torah Brooklyn, NY | Yeshivah | $277,500 |
| American Friends Of Mosdot Gur Brooklyn, NY | Support of religious activities | $188,180 |
| Cong Knesset Simcha Brooklyn, NY | Congregation | $100,000 |
| Kolel Rav Acha Brooklyn, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| Ohr Torah Brooklyn, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| Machzikei Haddas Rabbinical College Brooklyn, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| Cong Tzemach Tzaddik Brooklyn, NY | Congregation - Shul | $36,700 |
| RCCS Brooklyn, NY | Patient & Family Support | $36,000 |
| Kupath Eizer Nisuin Brookyln, NY | Help for the poor | $35,000 |
| CONG Pnei Menachem Brooklyn, NY | Congregation | $33,400 |
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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 | $9,659,122 | $778,253 | $1,119,132 | $1,106,130 | 57 | $1,106,130 | $743,253 | $522,800 |
| 2023 | $11,823,957 | $1,392,891 | $665,836 | $658,883 | 39 | $658,883 | $583,120 | $506,558 |
| 2022 | $8,996,902 | $198,019 | $902,461 | $901,249 | 38 | $901,249 | $182,348 | $482,578 |
| 2021 | $10,018,094 | $602,720 | $591,236 | $586,195 | 56 | $586,195 | $131,620 | $502,983 |
| 2020 | $10,006,610 | $1,044,561 | $367,715 | $365,215 | 49 | — | $92,848 | $470,278 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Westlawn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $523K 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 with religious, educational, and charitable purposes. For example, American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva states that its mission includes supporting Jewish Orthodox education and charitable causes, burial assistance, and general and holiday assistance for people in need. Lihatzilum Inc. describes its mission as providing financial assistance to families and individuals in need. Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc. says it awards grants and interest-free loans to Orthodox Jewish organizations and individuals in distress who need financial relief.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $1,106,130. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $277,500, with a median of $3,600. Among the largest grants were $277,500 to Yeshiva Yagdil Torah for “Yeshivah,” $188,180 to American Friends Of Mosdot Gur for “Support of religious activities,” and $100,000 to Cong Knesset Simcha for “Congregation.” Other grants included $50,000 each to Kolel Rav Acha, Ohr Torah, and Machzikei Haddas Rabbinical College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Landau as president and Moshe Landau as treasurer-secretary.
Westlawn Foundation is led by David Landau, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Landau
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Landau
Treasurer-Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ephraim Landau (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Goldy Landau (2020–2022) — 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 Westlawn Foundation
How much does Westlawn Foundation give each year?
Westlawn Foundation gave $1.1M across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $659K across 39 grants.
What is Westlawn Foundation's typical grant size?
Westlawn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,600, and its average grant was $19,406, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Westlawn Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Westlawn Foundation give grants?
Westlawn Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (45 grants), Monroe, NY (2 grants) and Staten Island, NY (2 grants).
Does Westlawn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 57 grants with a stated purpose on Westlawn Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (19 grants), "Congregation" (17 grants) and "Welfare" (8 grants).
Who are Westlawn Foundation's largest grantees?
Westlawn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Yagdil Torah ($277,500), American Friends Of Mosdot Gur ($188,180) and Cong Knesset Simcha ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($360), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Westlawn Foundation?
Westlawn Foundation reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $523K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Westlawn Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with religious, educational, and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Westlawn Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Westlawn Foundation's EIN?
Westlawn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4057446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Westlawn 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Westlawn Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/westlawn-foundation-morg_0a48383ee7c4436c92d5d6025b5a7072
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