Isakow Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 38-2948092 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$340K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$744K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $360 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
35% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jcf Daf | New York, NY | To further charitable objective | $100,000 |
| Kindness Initiatives | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $81,955 |
| Hebrew Free Loan of Sd | LA Jolla, CA | To further charitable objectives | $50,360 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objective | $25,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | To further charitable objectives | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $10,500 |
| Congregation Beth El | LA Jolla, CA | To further charitable objectives | $7,957 |
| Soile Hebrew Day School | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $6,600 |
| Jewish Community Center | LA Jolla, CA | To further charitable objectives | $5,154 |
| Chabad of LA Jolla | LA Jolla, CA | To further charitable objectives | $4,000 |
| We Walk Together | Oviedo, FL | To further charitable objectives | $2,500 |
| Upenn the Wharton Fund | Philadelphia, PA | To further charitable objectives | $2,500 |
| Chabad of San Diego | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $2,160 |
| Fund for Israel | Lakewood, NJ | To further charitable objectives | $1,860 |
| Jinsa | New York, NY | To further charitable objectives | $1,800 |
| Or Halev | Covina, CA | To further charitable objectives | $1,800 |
| Hillel of San Diego | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $1,540 |
| Jewish Funders Network | New York, NY | To further charitable objectives | $1,339 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | To further charitable objectives | $1,024 |
| Detroit Jewish News | Bloonfield Hills, MI | To further charitable objectives | $1,000 |
| Maccabi USA | Philadelphia, PA | To further charitable objectivesto further charitable objectivesto further charitable objectives | $1,000 |
| Peace of Mind | New York, NY | To further charitable objectives | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Sw | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $1,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | To further charitable objectives | $1,000 |
| Chabad of Pacific Beach | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $771 |
| Icc International Court Council | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $600 |
| Cheetah Outreach Trust | Cape Town, SF | To further charitable objectives | $555 |
| Friendship Circle | Poway, CA | To further charitable objectives | $540 |
| Go Fund Me | Redwood City, CA | To further charitable objectives | $525 |
| Chai South Africa | Pretoria, SF | To further charitable objectives | $360 |
| Florence Melton School | New York, NY | To further charitable objectives | $360 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | Farmington Hills, MI | To further charitable objectives | $360 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Los Angeles, CA | To further charitable objectives | $360 |
| Kpbs | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $360 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $360 |
| Sajac | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $360 |
| Scy High | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $360 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $180 |
| Rabbi Sacks Foundation | New York, NY | To further charitable objectives | $180 |
| Jewish Family Services | San Diego, CA | To further charitable objectives | $150 |
| Admh Run for Hunger | Phoenix, AZ | To further charitable objectives | $104 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $339,534 | 41 |
| 2024 | $165,568 | 22 |
| 2023 | $119,180 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601669349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2948092
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.