The Redlich Horwitz Foundation makes very few but large, unrestricted grants focused primarily on community and human services in New York and neighboring New Jersey. Their giving mixes a single transformational outlay to a private entity with recurring support for family services, civic infrastructure, and disability/child-welfare providers; most grants are general operating support. The foundation favors regional, practical investments that bolster service delivery and local grantmaking intermediaries.
Highly concentrated giving: very small number of grants with one dominant, very large unrestricted award; prefers general operating support and funds regional intermediaries and repeat service-provider grantees rather than many small, program-specific grants.
A single $25,000,000 unrestricted grant to Insita Group Ltd stands out in Redlich Horwitz Foundation’s recent record and signals the scale at which the funder can operate when it chooses to make a transformational outlay. That gift sits alongside a pattern of large general operating awards to organizations working on family justice, child welfare reform, and community-based supports across New York and nearby New Jersey. Recent grants include repeated support for Families Together in New York State and Fund for the City of New York, both used as flexible funding rather than restricted project dollars. The foundation’s portfolio also reaches service providers serving children and families in Brooklyn and other parts of New York, such as HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services and Children’s Rights. Across the recent grants list, the dominant thread is practical, unrestricted backing for organizations positioned to influence systems, strengthen family stability, and support communities affected by child welfare involvement. The foundation’s active grant programs show that this is not ad hoc giving: it is organized around Mobilize, Influence, Reimagine, and Support, with a strong emphasis on New York State and community-rooted work.
Redlich Horwitz Foundation’s strongest thematic center is child welfare reform. In that area, it awarded $250,001 to the Center for Court Innovation for general unrestricted support and $200,000 to Children’s Rights for general unrestricted support, both aligned with systems-level change. Family support and advocacy is another recurring line of giving: Families Together in New York State received $320,000 in 2023 and $290,000 in 2024, both unrestricted. The foundation also funds civic infrastructure and intermediary institutions, including $326,000 to Fund for the City of New York and $205,000 to the Community Foundation of New Jersey. A fourth thread is direct support for service organizations in the New York area, such as $322,250 to Heartshare St Vincent’s Services and $150,000 to Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, again as flexible funding.
Recent grants show a wide spread in size, from a p25 of $15,000 to a median of $37,500 and a p75 of $93,145. The top end is much larger: the foundation made a $25,000,000 unrestricted grant in 2025, while many awards sit in the six-figure range. The pattern also shows recurrence across years, with several recipients appearing more than once, including Families Together in New York State, Fund for the City of New York, Community Foundation of New Jersey, Say Yes Buffalo, and Children’s Rights. Redlich Horwitz Foundation is a regular funder and its listed programs accept unsolicited requests in several categories, including Mobilize, Support, Reimagine, and Influence. Most of the named awards are unrestricted or general operating support.
$28M
$17.1M
$5.5M
$29.9M
Most grants fall between $15K and $93K, with a median of $38K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$38K
75th Percentile
$93K
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Notable grantees: INSITA GROUP LTD, Families Together in New York State, Fund for the City of New York, Community Foundation of New Jersey, HeartShare St. Vincent's Services
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in New York: 76% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and New York is also the top state by grant count. Recent awards reach New York City, Albany, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Rochester, White Plains, and New Paltz, with additional grants to Morristown, New Jersey. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Within New York, the list shows activity across state-level intermediaries and local service providers rather than a single metro area.
The foundation funds nonprofits, grassroots organizations, coalitions, researchers, and advocacy groups, with emphasis on child welfare reform, family justice, movement and power building, policy and advocacy, and community-based prevention and supports. Its recent grants also include civic intermediaries and direct service providers.
Yes. Several active grantmaking categories are marked as accepting unsolicited applications, including Mobilize, Support, Reimagine, and Influence. The broader general grantmaking program is also listed as open competitive grantmaking.
The listed typical grant-size distribution is p25 $15,000, median $37,500, and p75 $93,145. Recent awards also include much larger exceptions, including a $25,000,000 grant and multiple six-figure grants.
New York is the top state by grant count, and 76% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent grants also reach nearby New Jersey, but the portfolio is primarily New York-based.
Its active programs center on four strategies: Mobilize, Reimagine, Influence, and Support. Across those categories, the focus is child welfare reform, family justice, community organizing, policy advocacy, systems change, and supports for system-involved youth.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSITA GROUP LTD | CHAPPAQUA, NY | $25,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED - EXPENDITURE RESPONSBILITY |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY | MORRISTOWN, NJ | $350,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| CHILDREN'S RIGHTS | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $175,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| HOPE585 | ROCHESTER, NY | $167,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL | CALABASAS, CA | $132,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| WESTCHESTER COUNTY DPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES | WHITE PLAINS, NY | $125,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| THE NEW SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $110,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| FOSTERING GREATNESS INC | BUFFALO, NY | $107,100 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| FAMILIES TOGETHER IN NEW YORK STATE | ALBANY, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $94,445 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| CENTER FOR COURT INNOVATION | NEW YORK, NY | $83,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| FOSTERING MEDIA CONNECTIONS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $80,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| ERIE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION | BUFFALO, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| SAY YES BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY | WHITE PLAINS, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD | BROOKLYN, NY | $70,400 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| BROOKLYN DEFENDER SERVICES | BROOKLYN, NY | $62,590 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| THE BRONX DEFENDERS | BRONX, NY | $62,500 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| WATERSHED CENTER - WE ARE REVOLUTIONARY | ALBANY, NY | $60,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| THE HUB585 | ROCHESTER, NY | $58,500 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| 914 UNITED | YONKERS, NY | $55,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| NEW HOUR-LONG ISLAND | BRENTWOOD, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| HIV EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROJECT OF A | OAKLAND, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| RESTORE FOR LIFE INC | SYRACUSE, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND - NEW YORK | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| URBAN JUSTICE CENTER | NEW YORK CITY, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $37,500 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| ADOPTIVE FOSTER FAMILY COALITION OF NY | NEW PALTZ, NY | $37,500 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| BLACK FAMILIES LOVE & UNITE | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| COMMUNITY RISING | TROY, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| KAN COBRA TIGER ALLIANCE INC - PARENTS S | BROOKLYN, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| UNIVERSITY OF CT SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK | HARTFORD, CT | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| DIVERSE MOSAIC | ROCHESTER, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| CREATE FORWARD LLC | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $326,000 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| FAMILIES TOGETHER IN NEW YORK STATE | ALBANY, NY | $290,000 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY | MORRISTOWN, NJ | $205,000 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| CHILDREN'S RIGHTS | NEW YORK, NY | $201,775 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| ERIE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION | BUFFALO, NY | $150,000 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| SAY YES BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $150,000 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $137,444 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| FOSTERING MEDIA CONNECTIONS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $120,000 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| FOSTERING GREATNESS INC | BUFFALO, NY | $115,300 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| ADOPTIVE FOSTER FAMILY COALITION OF NY | NEW PALTZ, NY | $112,500 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| THE NEW SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
| FAMILY JUSTICE LAW CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED |
INSITA GROUP LTD
$25,000,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED - EXPENDITURE RESPONSBILITY
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
WESTCHESTER COUNTY DPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
$125,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
FOSTERING GREATNESS INC
$107,100GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
$100,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
FAMILIES TOGETHER IN NEW YORK STATE
$100,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
CENTER FOR COURT INNOVATION
$83,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
ERIE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
$75,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
$75,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
WATERSHED CENTER - WE ARE REVOLUTIONARY
$60,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
914 UNITED
$55,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
NEW HOUR-LONG ISLAND
$50,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
HIV EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROJECT OF A
$50,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
RESTORE FOR LIFE INC
$50,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
BLACK FAMILIES LOVE & UNITE
$35,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
COMMUNITY RISING
$30,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
KAN COBRA TIGER ALLIANCE INC - PARENTS S
$25,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
UNIVERSITY OF CT SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
$25,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
DIVERSE MOSAIC
$20,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
CREATE FORWARD LLC
$5,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
FAMILIES TOGETHER IN NEW YORK STATE
$290,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
$200,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
ERIE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
$150,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
FOSTERING GREATNESS INC
$115,300GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
FAMILY JUSTICE LAW CENTER
$100,000GENERAL UNRESTRICTED