Willowitz Foundation
The Willowitz Foundation is a private foundation based in West Simsbury, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $2,561, with donations to organizations in several states.
Willowitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Willowitz Foundation gave $3K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $182.929), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,561
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $183
- -40.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75
- Total assets
- $40,898
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Willowitz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 Quorn Hunt Road, West Simsbury, CT 06092
Phone: (860) 604-5849
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willowitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colgate University ($1K). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (47%), Connecticut (16%), Massachusetts (14%), California (10%), and Alabama (8%). The listed grants also included recipients in Arkansas and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Willowitz Foundation gives
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $3K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Mary's Kitty Cornerinc Chicopee, MA | Donation | $350 |
| Seva Foundation Berkeley, CA | Donation | $250 |
| CT Food Share Wallingford, CT | Donation | $211 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Donation | $200 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | Donation | $100 |
| ACLU New York, NY | Donation | $100 |
| DRS Without Borders New York, NY | Donation | $50 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Donation | $50 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Donation | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,898 | $2,004 | $2,681 | $2,561 | 14 |
| 2023 | $41,575 | $10,649 | $3,027 | $2,442 | 8 |
| 2022 | $29,580 | — | $1,470 | $500 | 1 |
| 2021 | $31,050 | $30,000 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,050 | $30,050 | $29,000 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include preserving and restoring sight (Seva Foundation), advancing racial justice and human rights (Southern Poverty Law Center), conserving lands and waters (The Nature Conservancy), supporting people born with clefts (Smile Train), and protecting the natural resources of the Farmington River watershed (Farmington River Watershed Association).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $2,561. Grants ranged from $50 to $1,000, with a median of $75. Larger grants included $1,000 to Colgate University, $350 to Mary’s Kitty Corner Inc., $250 to Seva Foundation, $211 to CT Food Share, and $200 to Southern Poverty Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Horowitz and Nancy Horowitz as trustees.
Willowitz Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Horowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Horowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 Willowitz Foundation
How much does Willowitz Foundation give each year?
Willowitz Foundation gave $3K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $2K across 8 grants.
What is Willowitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Willowitz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75, and its average grant was $183, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Willowitz Foundation give grants?
Willowitz Foundation's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Connecticut (16%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Simsbury, CT (3 grants).
Does Willowitz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Willowitz Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (14 grants).
Who are Willowitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Willowitz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Colgate University ($1,000), Mary's Kitty Cornerinc ($350) and Seva Foundation ($250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Willowitz Foundation?
Willowitz Foundation reported $41K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What does Willowitz Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willowitz Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Willowitz Foundation's EIN?
Willowitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3071070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Willowitz 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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