Litvak Foundation
Litvak Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $111K.
Litvak Foundation at a glance
In short: Litvak Foundation gave $111K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $111K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $110,663
- +5023.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $110,663
- +10146.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $110,663
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Litvak Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was United Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit ($111K).
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Litvak Foundation gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $111K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | Plvoshoka Philanthropic Fund | $110,663 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-6,626 | $112,173 | $110,663 | 1 | $110,663 | — |
| 2022 | $85,331 | $3,415 | $3,024 | $2,160 | 2 | $2,160 | $1,202 |
| 2021 | $84,880 | $20,557 | $44,387 | $43,354 | 7 | $43,354 | $1,290 |
| 2020 | $108,710 | $-3,718 | $72,691 | $71,048 | 10 | — | $1,468 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Litvak Foundation is led by Alan T. Ackerman, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Alan T. Ackerman
President, Secretary & Treasurer
President & Treasurer → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elana Ackerman
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sharyl Ackerman
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Litvak Foundation
How much does Litvak Foundation give each year?
Litvak Foundation gave $111K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
What is Litvak Foundation?
Litvak Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Where does Litvak Foundation operate?
Litvak Foundation has awarded grants in California, Michigan, New York.
What is Litvak Foundation's EIN?
Litvak Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2489585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 18, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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