Private foundation · EIN 47-2974889 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $116K total, median $1,000. 76% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$116K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in GA
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeNew York, NYUnrestricted$30K
Jewish Federation of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$30K
Marcus Jewish Community Center of AtlantaAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$20K
Grady HealthcareAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$12K
Hobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva, NYUnrestricted$10K
Temple Beth IsraelCumming, GAUnrestricted$5,060
Jewish Kids GroupAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$2,000
Jfna MissionsNew York, NYUnrestricted$1,599
Asolo Repertory TheatreSarasota, FLUnrestricted$1,017
Meals on Wheels AtlantaAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$1,000
Tulane HillelNew Orleans, LAUnrestricted$1,000
Atlanta Humane SocietyAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$500
Eisenhower Medical CenterFort Eisenhower, GAUnrestricted$250
Ahavath Achim SynagogueAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$203
MucolipidosisAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$180
The TempleAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$153
Atlanta Community Food BankEast Point, GAUnrestricted$100
Civil Air PatrolDobbins Air Reserve Ba, GAUnrestricted$100
Crohn's & Colitis FoundationAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$100
Ahavath Achim SynagogueAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$100
Atlanta Jewish Film FestivalAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$86

By state: Georgia 16 · New York 3 · Florida 1 · Louisiana 1

About this foundation

Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $116K across 21 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (16 grants), New York (3 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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