Botwinick-wolfensohn Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, with a particular emphasis on food security, Jewish community initiatives, and educational programs. It provides funding to food banks and organizations that serve vulnerable populations, reflecting a commitment to human services. Additionally, the foundation supports cultural and artistic initiatives, as well as educational institutions. Its grantmaking is primarily focused on organizations that operate within the Jewish community and those that address food distribution and security issues.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits aligned with food security, Jewish community services, human services, education or arts initiatives, usually able to receive general-purpose support and steward donor relationships.
Good Fit
- • Work in food banks, emergency food programs, or other human services evident in past grantees.
- • Jewish community institutions or programs consistent with prior awards.
- • Geographic presence or partnerships in the states observed (especially New York or Virginia).
- • Need for general operating or program support at grant sizes in the $10K–$50K range.
- • A credible introduction or existing relationship with a trustee, board member, or a previously funded organization.
Geography
Observed grants span six states (including NY, VA, IA, CA, NJ, CT) but giving is concentrated with roughly 41% of dollars to New York, indicating multi-state reach with a strong state-level concentration.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 34 distinct recipients in the latest year, with a high rate of new grantees (27 new in 2024), showing a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of an open application path is absent and the foundation records that it only funds preselected organizations; although many new recipients appear in the roster, those additions look invitation-driven rather than the result of a public application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
