AYH FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2021 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, while its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and says the foundation planned to distribute all its principal and income to a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Key facts about Ayh Foundation
In short: Ayh Foundation gave $140K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 38-3382582
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2021
- Annual giving (2021)
- $139,857
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- Average grant
- $12,714
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2021)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states in its 2020 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$140K
+20.8% YoY
Grant Count
11
-15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+42.8% YoY
Is Ayh Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 45% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations including Jewish, educational, environmental, and health-related organizations. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Yeshivat Maharat says it trains and ordains Orthodox women as clergy, with preparation for the rabbinate through scholarship in Jewish law, pastoral skills, and leadership training. Medical Justice Alliance says it mobilizes volunteer clinicians to protect the right to medical care for incarcerated people through expert-witness services, education, and advocacy. PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes purposes that include relief for needy people in Israel and support for health, educational, and religious institutions there. Jewish Content Inc says its purposes include facilitating Jewish publishing, providing financial assistance to indigent people, and promoting adult Jewish education.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $139,857. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $43,257, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $43,257 to Jewish Communal Fund, designated for allocation to the AYH Fund, a donor-advised fund; $25,000 to Yeshivat Maharat; $18,000 to Darkhei Noam; and $10,000 each to Bnai David Judea, Mass Audubon, Medical Justice Alliance, and SAR Academy. The filing listed the purposes of the grants other than the Jewish Communal Fund grant as unrestricted.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to California, and 7% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 11 itemized 2021 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2019) to $140K (2021). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $140K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($43K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | To be allocated to the ayh fund, a donor advised fund | $43,257 |
| Yeshivat Maharat The Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Darkhei Noam NY, NY | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Bnai David Judea Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mass Audubon Lincoln, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Medical Justice Alliance NY, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sar Academy The Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Uja Federation of NY New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Content Inc Suffern, NY | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants reported | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $139,857 | 11 |
| 2020 | $115,730 | 13 |
| 2019 | $97,700 | 10 |
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Daniel Smokler as trustee and Irving A. Smokler as manager. The 2020 final-return narrative identifies Daniel J. Smokler as the foundation’s sole trustee.
Ayh Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Daniel Smokler
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irving A. Smokler
Manager
Trustee → Manager, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 2424 North Federal Hwy - Ste 101, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: (561) 391-7293
Frequently asked questions about Ayh Foundation
How much does Ayh Foundation give each year?
Ayh Foundation gave $140K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2020 it gave $116K across 13 grants.
What is Ayh Foundation's typical grant size?
Ayh Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,714, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ayh Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Ayh Foundation give grants?
Ayh Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), The Bronx, NY (2 grants) and NY, NY (2 grants).
Does Ayh Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Ayh Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Ayh Foundation's largest grantees?
Ayh Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($43,257), Yeshivat Maharat ($25,000) and Darkhei Noam ($18,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Ayh Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations including Jewish, educational, environmental, and health-related organizations. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ayh Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2020 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ayh Foundation's EIN?
Ayh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3382582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Ayh Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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