Aviv Foundation Inc
Aviv Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, D.C., with offices in Washington, D.C., and Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2016, it seeks to empower people with opportunities to better their lives by investing in solutions with potential for systemic change.
Aviv Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aviv Foundation Inc gave $20.6M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20.6M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,560,801
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,560,801
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,560,801
- Total assets
- $10,522,910
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Aviv Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for contributions outside its preselected charitable organizations. The Springboard Prize is a separate open application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2001 S Street Nw Suite 750, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (240) 449-3900
Website: https://avivfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Aviv Foundation Inc
Who Aviv Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was See Attachment ($20.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 75 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes work in the United States and Israel. In its 2024 filing, 100% of reported grant dollars went to a recipient listed in Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Aviv Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1159% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2021) to $20.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment Washington, DC | General Purpose | $20,560,801 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,522,910 | $9,119,821 | $23,174,790 | $20,560,801 | 1 | $23,063,819 | $1,959,025 | $439,222 |
| 2023 | $12,315,872 | $7,897,932 | $22,935,106 | $20,286,698 | 1 | $22,740,872 | $3,201,671 | $969,648 |
| 2022 | $27,710,092 | $16,769,963 | $16,737,241 | $14,535,509 | 1 | $16,476,888 | $5,619,908 | $1,167,033 |
| 2021 | $24,004,176 | $11,939,164 | $3,302,534 | $1,633,118 | 1 | $3,227,498 | $6,687,444 | $1,097,102 |
| 2020 | $23,211,604 | $3,477,108 | $13,073,805 | $11,826,900 | 71 | — | $233,865 | $919,234 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aviv Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $439K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation seeks systemic change in the child welfare and educational systems, encourages bipartisan cooperation in government, and supports meaningful connections to Judaism. Its U.S. focus areas include improving child welfare and public education, fostering constructive cooperation among elected officials, supporting Liberal Jewish Orthodoxy, and supporting Jewish content.
The foundation welcomes applications to its Springboard Prize for Child Welfare from individuals, nonprofits, government agencies, and mission-driven for-profit entities. The prize supports early-stage projects addressing child abuse and neglect, supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system, and promoting their long-term well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $20,560,801. The filing lists the recipient as “SEE ATTACHMENT” in Washington, D.C., and gives the purpose as general purpose; it does not name the recipient in the available grant information. The sole grant was also the smallest, largest, and median grant for that year.
The foundation also lists the Springboard Prize for Child Welfare as currently open. Its second-round applications place greater focus on scalability and achievability; invited applicants may proceed to a semi-finalist round with a virtual interview for project leadership teams, and references are requested at that stage. The program generally allows an industry rate and describes its funds as support for implementing an early-stage project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chani Laufer as President and Steven Laufer as Treasurer.
Aviv Foundation Inc is led by Chani Laufer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chani Laufer
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Laufer
Treasurer
Treasurer & S → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aviv Foundation Inc
How much does Aviv Foundation Inc give each year?
Aviv Foundation Inc gave $20.6M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20.3M across 1 grant.
How large is Aviv Foundation Inc?
Aviv Foundation Inc reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $439K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aviv Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation seeks systemic change in the child welfare and educational systems, encourages bipartisan cooperation in government, and supports meaningful connections to Judaism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aviv Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for contributions outside its preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Aviv Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation describes work in the United States and Israel. In its 2024 filing, 100% of reported grant dollars went to a recipient listed in Washington, D.C.
What is Aviv Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aviv Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4498674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Aviv Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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