Herta & Paul Amir Foundation
The Herta & Paul Amir Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions involve hunger relief, education about Israel, and services for people who are ill or injured.
Herta & Paul Amir Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $38,384,868
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,829,329
- -44.2% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $95,053
- -95.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $116,297
- -95.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Herta & Paul Amir 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8730 Wilshire Blvd 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 657-8987
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herta & Paul Amir Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 48 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 recipients are based in Teaneck, New Jersey; Skokie, Illinois; and New York, New York. Their stated missions include work related to Israel and services for ill and injured people.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Herta & Paul Amir Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $219K. How we count
Medians: $735 first-time, $19K repeat.
- 50% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 5% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2023) to $14.7M (2022). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society of the University New York, NY | General | $1,010,611 |
| American Friends of Rambam New York, NY | General | $787,328 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater LA Los Angeles, CA | General | $250,000 |
| TEL Aviv Museum of Art New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio Washington, DC | General | $75,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | General | $25,000 |
| The Washington Institute Washington, DC | General | $20,000 |
| Sinai Temple Los Angeles, CA | General | $18,195 |
| American Friends Israel Philharmoni New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of Elnet Skokie, IL | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,384,868 | $1,829,329 | $116,297 | — | — | $95,053 | $1,760,554 | $1,934,993 |
| 2023 | $36,671,836 | $3,278,945 | $2,399,497 | $2,319,094 | 18 | $2,342,652 | $1,432,538 | $1,696,178 |
| 2022 | $35,792,388 | $795,405 | $14,700,902 | $14,680,543 | 11 | $14,695,835 | $795,105 | $2,213,473 |
| 2021 | $49,697,885 | $21,342,760 | $3,305,037 | $3,288,127 | 19 | — | $354,675 | $2,639,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herta & Paul Amir Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2023 grants show support for charitable organizations with varied missions. American Friends of Leket Israel says its mission is to provide grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States that feed people who are hungry. Friends of ELNET says it works to educate leaders and citizens about Israel, encourage exchanges with Israelis, and improve diplomatic and cultural relations. Friends of Yad Sarah describes its work as providing services to ill and injured people at home through a broad range of activities and volunteers.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $2,319,094 in grants across 18 grants. Examples include $25,000 to American Friends of Leket Israel, $10,000 to Friends of ELNET, and $1,000 to Friends of Yad Sarah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Herta Amir as CEO/director and Orna Amir Wolens as CFO/secretary/director.
Herta & Paul Amir Foundation is led by Herta Amir, CEO & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herta Amir
CEO & Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Orna Amir Wolens
CFO, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Herta & Paul Amir Foundation
How large is Herta & Paul Amir Foundation?
Herta & Paul Amir Foundation reported $38.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Herta & Paul Amir Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2023 grants show support for charitable organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herta & Paul Amir 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 ↑
Where does Herta & Paul Amir Foundation make grants?
The listed 2023 recipients are based in Teaneck, New Jersey; Skokie, Illinois; and New York, New York. Their stated missions include work related to Israel and services for ill and injured people.
What is Herta & Paul Amir Foundation's EIN?
Herta & Paul Amir Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7293613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Herta & Paul Amir 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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