Private foundation · EIN 47-6382927 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shavit Charitable Foundation

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: 18 grants paid, $75K total, median $2,650. 33% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$75K
Median grant
$2,650
Stays in NY
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yavneh Hebrew AcademyLos Angeles, CASupport$21K
Valley Torah SchoolValley Village, CASupport$14K
The Jewish CenterNew York, NYSupport$10K
Yeshivas Torah EmesNorth Miami Beach, FLSupport$6,000
Yeshiva of Cherry HillCherry Hill, NJSupport$6,000
Jewish Institute for Natl Sec AffaiWashington, DCSupport$5,000
Young Israel of Avenue JBrooklyn, NYSupport$5,000
Congregation Bais YehudaLos Angeles, CASupport$3,500
Bikur CholimLos Angeles, CASupport$2,800
Yeshiva Rav IsacsonLos Angeles, CASupport$2,500
Congregation Bnei TorahBrooklyn, NYSupport$2,500
Congregation Shaarei TefilaLos Angeles, CASupport$2,000
Chai Life LineNew York, NYSupport$1,000
Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NYSupport$1,000
Yeshiva Gedolah of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CASupport$1,000
Mesivta of Greater Los AngelesCalabasas, CASupport$1,000
Meir Baal Hanes CharitiesBrooklyn, NYSupport$1,000
Yeshiva Ateres ShmuelWaterbury, CTSupport

By state: California 8 · New York 6 · Florida 1 · New Jersey 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Shavit Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Simcha Lyons, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Shavit Charitable Foundation 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 Shavit Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $75K across 18 grants, a median of $2,650.

Where does Shavit Charitable Foundation give?

California (8 grants), New York (6 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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