Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc
Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing states that it contributes funds to other organizations qualified as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).
Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc gave $106K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,700
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $10,570
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $124,270
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 525 North Detroit Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 937-1305
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YOH ($18K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 11% to New York, and 9% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YOH Woodland Hills, CA | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $18,000 |
| Small Donations to Various 501c3 cl Los Angeles, CA | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $14,200 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Hameir Cortlandt Manor, NY | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $11,800 |
| Shaarei Chesed Los Angeles Westlake VLG, CA | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $10,200 |
| Bikur Cholim Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Congregation of Chestnut Lakewood, NJ | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Kollel Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Merkaz Hatorah Los Angeles, CA | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Shaarie Torah Los Angeles, CA | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $6,500 |
| Yeshiva Rav Isacsohn Los Angeles, CA | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124,270 | $230,000 | $105,730 | $105,700 | 10 | $105,703 | $2,632 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributing funds to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. It does not state a more specific mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $105,700. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $18,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Listed recipients included YOH ($18,000), Small Donations to Various 501c3 cl ($14,200), Yeshiva Ohr Hameir ($11,800), Shaarei Chesed Los Angeles ($10,200), and Bikur Cholim Los Angeles ($10,000). The filing describes the grants’ purpose as assisting other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Yitzchok Yenowitz as CEO, Ruth Ressler as Secretary, and Yosef Manela as CFO.
Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc is led by Yitzchok Yenowitz, CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yitzchok Yenowitz
CEO
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ruth Ressler
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Yosef Manela
CFO
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc
How much does Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc gave $106K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,570, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include YOH ($18,000), Small Donations to Various 501c3 cl ($14,200) and Yeshiva Ohr Hameir ($11,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc?
Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc reported $124K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributing funds to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. It does not state a more specific mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4597197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Yenowitz Family Foundation Inc 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 2023–2024
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