J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc
J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Piedmont, California. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as its final return and reports no grants or assets, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $13,965
- -71.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $13,857
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,858
- -94.2% 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 J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its final-return status means this should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 Littlewood Drive, Piedmont, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 697-0141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 130 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees were based in New York, New York; Oakland, California; Washington, DC; and San Francisco, California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 26 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $267; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $321 repeat.
- 58% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+0%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $35K (2022). In 2023 it made 26 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Sinai Oakland, CA | General Program Support | $12,855 |
| Stephen Wise Temple Los Angeles, CA | General Program Support | $4,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation San Francisco, CA | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,850 |
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Program Support | $1,000 |
| Alameda County Food Bank Oakland, CA | General Program Support | $1,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | General Program Support | $1,000 |
| Ort America New York, NY | General Program Support | $750 |
| Alzheimer Association Chicago, IL | General Program Support | $750 |
| Holocaust Meseum LA Los Angeles, CA | General Program Support | $500 |
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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 | — | $13,965 | $1,858 | — | — | — | $13,857 | $22,151 |
| 2023 | $577,793 | $49,444 | $31,883 | $28,777 | 26 | $28,777 | $48,487 | $25,627 |
| 2022 | $558,400 | $46,637 | $37,468 | $35,084 | 31 | $35,084 | $46,184 | $26,591 |
| 2021 | $548,961 | $29,893 | $31,353 | $29,068 | 34 | $29,068 | $29,407 | $27,250 |
| 2020 | $549,957 | $38,232 | $32,226 | $28,743 | 39 | — | $33,967 | $24,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 2023 grantees included organizations with varied missions. World ORT Inc describes its work as transforming lives through education driven by Jewish values and innovation. East Bay SPCA says it works to improve the lives of cats and dogs by strengthening the human-animal bond. World Central Kitchen Inc describes providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. KQED Inc says it serves Northern California through community-supported media, education, arts, and community dialogue.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $28,777 across 26 grants. The listed grants included $750 to World ORT Inc, $300 to East Bay SPCA, $250 to World Central Kitchen Inc, and $100 to KQED Inc. The 2024 filing reports no grants and is marked as the foundation’s final return.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert L Morrison as President, Carole Robinow as Vice President, and Alan Morrison as Secretary.
J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc is led by Robert L Morrison, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert L Morrison
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Morrison
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carole Robinow
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc
What does J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees included organizations with varied missions. World ORT Inc describes its work as transforming lives through education driven by Jewish values and innovation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc make grants?
The listed 2023 grantees were based in New York, New York; Oakland, California; Washington, DC; and San Francisco, California.
How much is J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc's EIN?
J B Arnovitz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6070111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J B Arnovitz 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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