Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation
The Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it reported 39 grants totaling $62,416, including support for synagogues, Jewish organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation at a glance
In short: Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation gave $62K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 72% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,416
- +36.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +69.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,600
- -19.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $31,263
- -45.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 72% first-time grantees (28 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 240 Riverside Blvd 11A, New York, NY 10069
Phone: (917) 207-0091
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lincoln Square Synagogue ($15K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 179 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 8% to recipients in New Jersey. The filing also reports 1% each for Georgia and Maryland; 4% is listed for an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation open to new grantees?
72%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 28 of 39 grantees (72%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $437 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 8% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 999% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2024) to $66K (2019). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $15,250 |
| American Friends of Migdal Ohr New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach Atlantic Beach, NY | General Support | $9,824 |
| Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary - Yu New York, NY | General Support | $3,600 |
| Ohr Torah Stone New York, NY | General Support | $2,300 |
| American Friends of Makor Chaim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| National Outreach Program New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Etzion Foundation Teaneck, NJ | General Support | $1,800 |
| Jgive-Friend of Asor | General Support | $1,800 |
| Park East Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $1,700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,263 | $30,037 | $62,616 | $62,416 | 39 | $62,416 | $30,037 | $6,249 |
| 2024 | $57,804 | $71,490 | $46,027 | $45,877 | 23 | $45,877 | $71,340 | $7,382 |
| 2023 | $85,363 | $22,364 | $66,892 | $64,889 | 42 | $64,939 | $33,088 | $8,755 |
| 2022 | $129,891 | $49,492 | $47,537 | $47,219 | 34 | $47,387 | $72,074 | $10,443 |
| 2021 | $127,936 | $9,572 | $58,449 | $48,213 | 41 | $53,389 | $7,132 | $13,197 |
| 2020 | $176,813 | $23,891 | $58,555 | $52,236 | 40 | — | $70,233 | $12,236 |
| 2019 | $210,497 | $72,223 | $67,981 | $65,797 | 45 | — | $62,466 | $10,490 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general support for religious and educational organizations, as well as donations to organizations with other charitable purposes. For example, American Friends of Migdal OHR says it serves orphaned and neglected children through support and education; Bikur Cholim of Manhattan says it assists sick and elderly people with services including meals and patient support; and the American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $62,416. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $15,250, with a median grant of $500. The largest awards included $15,250 to Lincoln Square Synagogue, $10,000 to American Friends of Migdal OHR, $9,824 to Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach, $3,600 to Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary – YU, and $2,300 to Ohr Torah Stone. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Aviva Sussman as president and Jonah Schein as director.
Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation is led by Aviva Sussman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aviva Sussman
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonah Schein
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marvin Sussman (2019–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation
How much does Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation give each year?
Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation gave $62K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 23 grants.
What is Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation's typical grant size?
Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,600, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation give grants?
Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), Atlantic Beach, NY (2 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation's largest grantees?
Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lincoln Square Synagogue ($15,250), American Friends of Migdal Ohr ($10,000) and Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach ($9,824), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation?
Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general support for religious and educational organizations, as well as donations to organizations with other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation's EIN?
Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8672478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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