[2] His parents had emigrated from Poland to the United States where Samuel Borowsky became a supplier of flour and related products for bakeries.

At the time of his father's death, Borowsky was fourteen years old and was operating his own printing business which he named City Wide Press.

He redesigned the ad makeup departments for the Washington Post, Boston Herald, The Plain Dealer, Philadelphia Inquirer and many other newspapers, farming out the construction of his specially designed steel equipment.

Borowsky moved the magazine to new spaces at 55th Street and Madison Avenue, and North American Publishing Company became a significant presence in New York City.

[4][5] His son, Ned, was appointed president of NAPCO and Borowsky announced that he would concentrate his time and resources on philanthropy and social issues.

Under Borowsky's aegis, the institute has developed a distinguished Scholars’ Board who guide the work and outreach of the organization within a framework of symposia, research, publishing and distribution of teaching materials for professors of religion.

As a member of both the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, Borowsky lectured worldwide on issues of diversity, faith and cooperation.

They come to participate in the museum's unique programs and exhibitions that address freedom, peace and conflict resolution; to celebrate the diverse heritage and tradition that gives the nation strength and purpose.

He was the recipient of numerous awards including those from the Salvation Army, University of the Arts (Philadelphia), Printing Industries of America, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Foreign Policy Research Institute, United Way, city of Philadelphia, Alliance of Contemporary Glass Art, Federation of Charities, and Boys Town Jerusalem.

The extensive Borowsky Center For Glass Art includes visiting master lectures and serves a large student body.