Private foundation · EIN 83-2192700 · Miami Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ruth and Akiva 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $166K total, median $10K. 85% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$166K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Museum of Contemprary Art North MiaNorth Miami, FLGift is for unrestricted use of the charitable organization.$36K
Feeding South FloridaPembroke Park, FLGift for the unrestricted use of the charitable orgnaization.$30K
Temple Beth SholomMiami Beach, FLAll gifts were made for the unrestricted use of charity.$20K
Actors Playhouse ProductionCoral Gables, FLAll gifts were made for the unrestricted use of charity.$20K
Refugee Assistance AllianceCoral Gables, FLAll gifts were made for the unrestricted use of charity.$20K
Adrienne Arsht CenterMiami, FLAll gifts were made for the unrestricted use of charity.$15K
Solomon Schechter Day SchoolBoca Raton, FLGift is for the unrestricted use of the charitable organization.$10K
Pef Israel Endowment FundNew York, NYAll gifts are for unrestricted use of charity.$5,000
Temple JudeaCoral Gables, FLAll gifts are for unrestricted use of charity.$5,000
Coral Gables Art CinemaCoral Gables, FLAll gifts were made for the unrestricteduse of charity.$2,500
The Social CogMiami, FLAll gifts were made for the unrestricted use of charity.$1,000
The Good People FundMilburn, NJGift for the unresticted use of the charitable organization.$1,000
Miami Community Food NetworkMiami, FLThe gift is for the unrestricted use of the charitable organization.$1,000

By state: Florida 11 · New York 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Ruth and Akiva Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Miami Beach, Florida, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Ruth and Akiva Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Ruth and Akiva Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $166K across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ruth and Akiva Foundation give?

Florida (11 grants), New York (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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