Botwinick-Wolfensohn Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6111833 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$709K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$26.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
64% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Bonne, IA | For general purposes | $150,000 |
| Congregation Ahavas Israel | Brooklyn, NY | For general purposes | $40,000 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | For general purposes | $35,000 |
| Food Bank of New York City | New York, NY | For general purposes | $35,000 |
| The Met Council | New York, NY | For general purposes | $35,000 |
| Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes | Brooklyn, NY | For general purposes | $25,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | New York, NY | For general purposes | $25,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | New York, NY | For general purposes | $25,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | For general purposes | $25,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Verona, VA | For general purposes | $20,000 |
| Congregation Ahavas Israel | Brooklyn, NY | For general purposes | $20,000 |
| Public Education Fund of Charlottesville-Albemarle | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $20,000 |
| Shelter for Help in Emergency | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $20,000 |
| Hannah Senesh Community Day School | Brooklyn, NY | For general purposes | $18,000 |
| Albemarle Housing Improvement Program | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $15,000 |
| Botanical Garden of the Piedmont | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $15,000 |
| Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue Inc | Afton, VA | For general purposes | $15,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | For general purposes | $15,000 |
| Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary Inc | Louisa, VA | For general purposes | $15,000 |
| The Arc of the Piedmont | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $15,000 |
| Bct Brooklyn Childrens Theatre | Brooklyn, NY | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Carroll School | Brooklyn, NY | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Charlottesville Symphony Society | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Charlotteville Albemarle SPCA | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Cultivate Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Service Dogs of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| The Shed NYC Inc | New York, NY | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| The Womens Initiative | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Via | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Ix Arts Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Live Arts | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| The Paramount Theater | Charlottesville, VA | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Richmond, VA | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Hannah Senesh Community Day School | Brooklyn, NY | For general purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $709,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $1,080,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512869349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6111833
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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