The Lebowitz Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 46-3125936

Foundation Overview

Based in Santa Monica, CA, The Lebowitz Foundation has awarded 136 grants totaling $5,439,725 to organizations in California, New York and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $50 to $550,000, with a median award of $7,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,439,725
Total Assets
$1,349,270
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
11
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 18%

2 of 11 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
California

71% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (57%), Santa Monica (10%), San Diego (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+245%

Strong 245% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (31%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Lebowitz Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Arts Fairfax $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Visual Arts At Fairfax High School 2024
Central Fund Of Israel $10,000 Cedarhurst, NY, US To Promote Charitable Activities In Israel 2024
Challenged Athletes Foundation $2,500 San Diego, CA, US To Support People With Physical Challenges Be Active And Compete In Atheltic Events 2024
Fairfax Highschool Alumni Association $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Honor Alumni Who Have Brought Distinction To The School And To Foster A Sense Of Community Among Former Students 2024
Los Angeles City College Foundation $550,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Development Of A Unique Enrichment Space That Will Engage Students And Members Of The Community 2024
Los Angeles Police Foundation $35,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Create Partnerships To Provide Resources And Programs That Help The Police Perform At Their Highest Level 2024
Temple Of The Arts $5,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US To Support Jewish Community 2024
The Ucla Foundation $4,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Mental Health Research 2024
University Of Nevada Reno Foundation $5,000 Reno, NV, US To Support The Alta Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Scholarship For Nursing Endowment Fund 2024
Usc Leonard Davis School Of Gerontology $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Students Enrolled In The School's Master Of Arts In Hospitality And Senior Living Degree Program 2024
Maccabi World Union Inc $50,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Advancedment Of Jewish Sports And Education 2024
Arts Fairfax $37,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Visual Arts At Fairfax High School 2023
Brentwood School $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Think Critically And Creatively, Act Ethically, And Shape A Future With Meaning. The Core Values Are Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, Community, And Diversity. 2023
Central Fund Of Israel $10,000 Cedarhurst, NY, US To Promote Charitable Activites In Israel 2023
Challenged Athletes Foundation $1,000 San Diego, CA, US To Support People With Physical Challenges Be Active And Compete In Athletic Events 2023
Los Angeles Police Foundation $520,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Create Partnerships To Provide Resources And Programs That Help The Police Perform At Their Highest Level And Enhance Lapd Community Relations. 2023
The Ucla Foundation $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Mental Health Research 2023
University Of Southern California $37,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Pursue Scientific Breakthroughs That Focuses On Physical Therapy Management Of Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions Pertaining To Conditions Affecting The Reproductive, Urogenital, Colorectal And Neuro-musculoskeletal Systems. 2023
Temple Of The Arts $25,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US To Support Jewish Community 2023
Phase One Foundation $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Ground-breaking Phase I And Phase Ii Clinical Cancer Research, Innovative Education And Treatment Programs, And Funding Forward-thinking Leaders In The Scientific And Medical Community. 2023
Central Europe Center For Research & Documentation Inc $2,500 Silver Spring, MD, US To Use New Technologies And Digital Storytelling To Connect 21st Century Students To Jewish History 2023
Lower Merion Synagogue Charity Fund $10,000 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US To Support Jewish Community 2023
Community Initiatives $10,000 Oakland, CA, US To Provide Professional Services To Nonprofit Startups And Sponsor Projects For The Benefit Of The Communities In Service To Social Change. 2023
Nutritionfacts Org Inc $1,500 Rockville, MD, US To Improve Public Health By Providing The Latest In Evidence-based Nutrition And Health Research In An Accessible Format To Enable The Public To Make Informed Dietary Choices. 2023
Arts Fairfax $68,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Visual Arts At Fairfax High School 2022
Challenged Athletes Foundation $1,500 San Diego, CA, US To Support People With Physical Challenges Be Active And Compete In Athletic Events 2022
Los Angeles City College Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Develop Philanthropic Support To Assist The College In Providing Accesssible Educational Programs To The Students Of Los Angeles City College. 2022
Los Angeles Police Foundation $550,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Create Partnerships To Provide Resources And Programs That Help The Police Perform At Their Highest Level And Enhance Lapd Community Relations. 2022
Maccabi World Union $50,000 New York, NY, US To Organize The Maccabiah Games And Promote Leadership. 2022
The Ucla Foundation $12,300 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Mental Health Research 2022
Usc Leonard Davis School Of Gerontology $12,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Pursue Scientific Breakthroughs That Improve The Prevention And Treatment Of Diseases Of Aging. 2022
Brentwood School $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Think Critically And Creatively, Act Ethically, And Shape A Future With Meaning. The Core Values Are Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, Community, And Diversity. 2022
Central Fund Of Israel $10,000 Cedarhurst, NY, US To Promote Charitable Activites In Israel 2022
Los Olivos Rotary Club Foundation $920 Los Olivos, CA, US To Provide Support For Worthy Nonprofit Organizations And Projects In The Local Community, Disburse Grants Of Scholarships, And Provide Support For Worthy International Nonprofit Charitable Organizations. 2022
Los Angeles County Museum Of Art $55,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Extend The Museum Experience In The Fullest Possible Way To The Widest Possible Audience, Both Present And Future. 2022
Pbs Foundation $3,000 Arlington, VA, US To Be A Leader For Philanthropic Support Of Public Broadcasting, And To Ensure That Pbs Continues To Be An Excellent Provider Of Outstanding Programs And Services. 2022
The La Trust For Children's Health $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Improve Student Health And Increase Readiness To Learn Through Increased Access To Health Care, Advocacy, And Programs. 2022
Arts Fairfax $68,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Visual Arts At Fairfax High School 2022
Challenged Athletes Foundation $1,500 San Diego, CA, US To Support People With Physical Challenges Be Active And Compete In Athletic Events 2022
Los Angeles City College Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Develop Philanthropic Support To Assist The College In Providing Accesssible Educational Programs To The Students Of Los Angeles City College. 2022
Los Angeles Police Foundation $550,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Create Partnerships To Provide Resources And Programs That Help The Police Perform At Their Highest Level And Enhance Lapd Community Relations. 2022
Maccabi World Union $50,000 New York, NY, US To Organize The Maccabiah Games And Promote Leadership. 2022
The Ucla Foundation $12,300 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Mental Health Research 2022
Usc Leonard Davis School Of Gerontology $12,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Pursue Scientific Breakthroughs That Improve The Prevention And Treatment Of Diseases Of Aging. 2022
Brentwood School $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Think Critically And Creatively, Act Ethically, And Shape A Future With Meaning. The Core Values Are Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, Community, And Diversity. 2022
Central Fund Of Israel $10,000 Cedarhurst, NY, US To Promote Charitable Activites In Israel 2022
Los Olivos Rotary Club Foundation $920 Los Olivos, CA, US To Provide Support For Worthy Nonprofit Organizations And Projects In The Local Community, Disburse Grants Of Scholarships, And Provide Support For Worthy International Nonprofit Charitable Organizations. 2022
Los Angeles County Museum Of Art $55,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Extend The Museum Experience In The Fullest Possible Way To The Widest Possible Audience, Both Present And Future. 2022
Pbs Foundation $3,000 Arlington, VA, US To Be A Leader For Philanthropic Support Of Public Broadcasting, And To Ensure That Pbs Continues To Be An Excellent Provider Of Outstanding Programs And Services. 2022
The La Trust For Children's Health $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Improve Student Health And Increase Readiness To Learn Through Increased Access To Health Care, Advocacy, And Programs. 2022
Arts Fairfax $68,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Visual Arts At Fairfax High School 2022
Challenged Athletes Foundation $1,500 San Diego, CA, US To Support People With Physical Challenges Be Active And Compete In Athletic Events 2022
Los Angeles City College Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Develop Philanthropic Support To Assist The College In Providing Accesssible Educational Programs To The Students Of Los Angeles City College. 2022
Los Angeles Police Foundation $550,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Create Partnerships To Provide Resources And Programs That Help The Police Perform At Their Highest Level And Enhance Lapd Community Relations. 2022
Maccabi World Union $50,000 New York, NY, US To Organize The Maccabiah Games And Promote Leadership. 2022
The Ucla Foundation $12,300 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Mental Health Research 2022
Usc Leonard Davis School Of Gerontology $12,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Pursue Scientific Breakthroughs That Improve The Prevention And Treatment Of Diseases Of Aging. 2022
Brentwood School $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Think Critically And Creatively, Act Ethically, And Shape A Future With Meaning. The Core Values Are Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, Community, And Diversity. 2022
Central Fund Of Israel $10,000 Cedarhurst, NY, US To Promote Charitable Activites In Israel 2022
Los Olivos Rotary Club Foundation $920 Los Olivos, CA, US To Provide Support For Worthy Nonprofit Organizations And Projects In The Local Community, Disburse Grants Of Scholarships, And Provide Support For Worthy International Nonprofit Charitable Organizations. 2022
Los Angeles County Museum Of Art $55,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Extend The Museum Experience In The Fullest Possible Way To The Widest Possible Audience, Both Present And Future. 2022
Pbs Foundation $3,000 Arlington, VA, US To Be A Leader For Philanthropic Support Of Public Broadcasting, And To Ensure That Pbs Continues To Be An Excellent Provider Of Outstanding Programs And Services. 2022
The La Trust For Children's Health $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Improve Student Health And Increase Readiness To Learn Through Increased Access To Health Care, Advocacy, And Programs. 2022
Los Angeles City College Foundation $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Develop Philanthropic Support To Assist The College In Providing Accesssible Educational Programs To The Students Of Los Angeles City College. 2021
Los Angeles Police Foundation $485,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Create Partnerships To Provide Resources And Programs That Help The Police Perform At Their Highest Level And Enhance Lapd Community Relations. 2021
Maccabi World Union $15,000 New York, NY, US To Organize The Maccabiah Games And Promote Leadership. 2021
University Of Nevada Reno Foundation $8,500 Reno, NV, US Facilitate Gifts, Grants For The Benefit Of The University Of Nevada And Enhance The Quality Of Education. 2021
Usc Leonard Davis School Of Gerontology $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Pursue Scientific Breakthroughs That Improve The Prevention And Treatment Of Diseases Of Aging. 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation $2,000 San Diego, CA, US To Support People With Physical Challenges Be Active And Compete In Athletic Events 2021
The Ucla Foundation $8,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Mental Health Research 2021
Arts Fairfax $107,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Visual Arts At Fairfax High School 2021
Arts Fairfax $-107,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Distribution Out Of Corpus Treas Reg 53.4942(a)-3 2021
Arts Fairfax Inc $209,500 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Visual Arts At Fairfax High School 2020
Central Europe Center For Research - Centrope $500 Silver Spring, MD, US Research To Document Specific Sociological Problems With Ethnic Minorities In Central Europe. 2020
Friends Of Yashar Lachayal $5,000 East Brunswick, NJ, US To Bring Supplies To Soldiers In The Israel Defense Forces. 2020
Citizens Of The World - Mar Vista $150 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide Students In Los Angeles With An Intellectually Challenging Experiential Learning Environment. 2020
Harmony Project $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Uses Music To Increase Access To Higher Education For Underserved Students By Removing The Systematic Barriers To Achievement Through Academic And Social Support. 2020
Kiva Microfunds $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Expand Financial Access To Help Underserved Communities Thrive. 2020
Los Angeles City College Foundation $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Develop Philanthropic Support To Assist The College In Providing Accesssible Educational Programs To The Students Of Los Angeles City College. 2020
Los Angeles Police Foundation $28,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Create Partnerships To Provide Resources And Programs That Help The Police Perform At Their Highest Level And Enhance Lapd Community Relations. 2020
Maccabi World Union $15,000 New York, NY, US To Organize The Maccabiah Games And Promote Leadership. 2020
Nutrition Factsorg $3,500 Takoma Park, MD, US To Improve Public Health By Providing The Latest In Evidence-based Nutrition And Health Research In An Accessible Format. 2020
Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation $5,000 Reno, NV, US Supports Tmcc By Cultivating Relationships With Alumni, Donors, And Businesses To Generate Financial Support For College Programs And Student Scholarships, Build Sustaining Endowment Funds, And Lead Capital Expansion To Develop A Thriving State-of-the-art Campus. 2020
The Central Fund Of Israel $5,000 New York, NY, US Promoting Charitable Activities In Israel. 2020
University Of Nevada Reno Foundation $10,000 Reno, NV, US Facilitate Gifts, Grants For The Benefit Of The University Of Nevada And Enhance The Quality Of Education. 2020
Usc Leonard Davis School Of Gerontology $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Pursue Scientific Breakthroughs That Improve The Prevention And Treatment Of Diseases Of Aging. 2020
The Central Fund Of Israel $10,000 New York, NY, US Charity 2018
Los Angeles Jewish Home $1,000 Reseda, CA, US Charity 2018
Ucla Semel Institute - Open Mind Ga $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2018
Kidworks $3,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charity 2018
Desert Classic Charities $1,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2018
The Middle East Forum $1,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Charity 2018
Nuturition Factsorg $5,000 Takoma Park, MD, US Charity 2018
La Family Housing $1,500 North Hollywood, CA, US Charity 2018
Hatikvah Educational Foundation Inc $7,500 Bellaire, TX, US Charity 2018
Los Angeles Police Foundation $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2018
Truenorth Health Foundation $2,500 Santa Rosa, CA, US Charity 2018
Central Europe Ctr For Research-cen $25,000 Silver Spring, MD, US Charity 2018
Arts High Foundation $250 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2018
Street Symphony $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2018
Capital Research Center $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charity 2018
Enrich La $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2018
Arts Fairfax Inc $365,886 Santa Monica, CA, US Charity 2018
The Central Fund Of Israel $10,000 New York, NY, US Charity 2017
Los Angeles Jewish Home $1,000 Reseda, CA, US Charity 2017
Ucla Semel Institute - Open Mind Ga $8,850 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2017
Usc Davis $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2017
Kidworks $2,920 Santa Ana, CA, US Charity 2017
Desert Classic Charities $1,500 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2017
Temple Of Arts $10,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charity 2017
The Middle East Forum $200 Philadelphia, PA, US Charity 2017
Nuturition Factsorg $10,000 Takoma Park, MD, US Charity 2017
La Family Housing $2,500 North Hollywood, CA, US Charity 2017
Child Education Center $10,000 La Canada, CA, US Charity 2017
Hatikvah Educational Foundation Inc $10,000 Bellaire, TX, US Charity 2017
Los Angeles Police Foundation $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2017
Yashar Lachayal $20,000 East Brunswick, NJ, US Charity 2017
Alzeimers Association $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charity 2017
Los Angeles Police Foundation $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2016
Gkkworks $98,290 Irvine, CA, US Charity 2016
Lacc Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2016
Nutritionfactsorg $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charity 2016
The Univ Of Texas Md Anderson Cance $5,400 Houston, TX, US Charity 2016
Fairfax High School $15,987 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2016
Challenged Athletes Foundation $500 San Diego, CA, US Charity 2016
Kidworks $1,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charity 2016
Desert Classic Charities $1,500 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2016
Sheldon M Steier $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2016
Englander Knabe Allen Associates $3,675 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2016
Dea Architects $11,207 Santa Monica, CA, US Charity 2016
Salazar Surveying $6,800 Corona, CA, US Charity 2016
Maccabi World Union $500 Ramat Gan, 7 PERETZ BERENSTE, IS Charity 2016
La Family Housing $500 North Hollywood, CA, US Charity 2016
Project Echo $50 Santa Monica, CA, US Charity 2016
Jewish Educational Trade School $1,800 Granada Hills, CA, US Charity 2016
Los Angeles Mounted Police Foundati $100 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Lebowitz Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 46-3125936
Website N/A
Address 1333 2ND STREET SUITE 650 Santa Monica, CA 90401-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Lebowitz Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Steven D Lebowitz
Trustee Deborah Lebowitz

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.