Eric Javits Family Foundation
The Eric Javits Family Foundation is a private foundation located in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including education, arts, human rights, and health, safety, and social welfare.
Eric Javits Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Eric Javits Family Foundation gave $119K across 72 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $118,950
- +24.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 72
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,652
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,453,888
- -4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (11 of 72, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (28% 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 Eric Javits Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Eric M. Javits as the contact; application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Eric M Javits
Mailing address: 150 Bradley Place 407, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (917) 864-6836
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eric Javits Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aa Alumni Foundation Inc ($15K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
365 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 365 grants of 365 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (28%), New York (25%), and the District of Columbia (24%). Recipients in Illinois received 11%, and recipients in Virginia received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eric Javits Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 72 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $755; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2021) to $119K (2025). In 2025 it made 72 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aa Alumni Foundation Inc Bayville, NY | Education Contribution | $15,000 |
| Turning Point USA NFP Lemont, IL | Education Contribution | $13,000 |
| The Society of Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Arts Contribution | $11,000 |
| American First Legal Foundation Washington, DC | Human Rights Contribution | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association Palm Beach, FL | Health, Safety & Social Welfare Contribution | $6,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies New York, NY | Education Contribution | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch West Palm Beach, FL | Health, Safety & Social Welfare Contribution | $5,000 |
| Middle East Forum New York, NY | Health, Safety & Social Welfare Contribution | $5,000 |
| Pine Crest School Ft Lauderdale, FL | Education Contribution | $3,000 |
| Institure for a Secure America Washington, DC | Education Contribution | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,453,888 | $95,254 | $155,767 | $118,950 | 72 | $118,950 | $94,854 | $84,530 |
| 2024 | $1,514,401 | $558,576 | $119,148 | $95,310 | 71 | $95,310 | $558,176 | $76,292 |
| 2023 | $1,074,973 | $82,673 | $101,068 | $83,535 | 61 | $83,535 | $82,273 | $74,457 |
| 2022 | $1,093,368 | $80,761 | $99,342 | $81,990 | 85 | $81,990 | $30,747 | $76,050 |
| 2021 | $1,111,949 | $27,251 | $100,014 | $81,100 | 76 | $81,100 | $28,692 | $82,695 |
| 2020 | $1,184,712 | $109,783 | $97,617 | $82,750 | 74 | — | $114,071 | $70,865 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eric Javits Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K 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 contributions described as supporting education, arts, human rights, and health, safety, and social welfare. Examples of the kinds of organizations it supported include schools, civic groups, and policy and advocacy organizations.
Among its grantees, the Palm Beach Civic Association says its mission is to protect and improve quality of life in Palm Beach through civic engagement and work with local government. The Glades Academy Foundation says it promotes quality public school education in Florida, including by supporting charter schools. The Council of American Ambassadors says it advances public understanding of U.S. foreign policy and develops young leaders for national service.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 72 grants totaling $118,950. Grants ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $15,000 to AA Alumni Foundation for education, $13,000 to Turning Point USA NFP for education, $11,000 to The Society of Four Arts for arts, and $10,000 to American First Legal Foundation for human rights. Other grants included $6,000 to Palm Beach Civic Association for health, safety, and social welfare; $5,000 each to Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Middle East Forum; and $3,000 to Pine Crest School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric M. Javits as president/director, and Margaretha Javits, Eric M. Javits Jr., and Jocelyn Javits as directors.
Eric Javits Family Foundation is led by Eric M. Javits, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric M. Javits
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric M. Javits Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Javits
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaretha Javits
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Eric Javits Family Foundation
How much does Eric Javits Family Foundation give each year?
Eric Javits Family Foundation gave $119K across 72 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 71 grants.
What is Eric Javits Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Eric Javits Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,652, across 72 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eric Javits Family Foundation that year got $755 on average.
Where does Eric Javits Family Foundation give grants?
Eric Javits Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and District of Columbia (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (20 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Palm Beach, FL (8 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants).
Does Eric Javits Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Eric Javits Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 72) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education Contribution" (36 grants), "Health Safety & Social Welfare Contribution" (18 grants) and "Benefit Contribution" (7 grants).
Who are Eric Javits Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Eric Javits Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aa Alumni Foundation Inc ($15,000), Turning Point USA NFP ($13,000) and The Society of Four Arts ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eric Javits Family Foundation?
Eric Javits Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eric Javits Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include contributions described as supporting education, arts, human rights, and health, safety, and social welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eric Javits Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Eric Javits Family Foundation's EIN?
Eric Javits Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6125334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Eric Javits Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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