Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc
Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable is an Atlanta, Georgia-based private foundation that reported giving $115,586 through 21 grants in filing year 2024. Its listed recipients include Jewish organizations, a healthcare provider, a college, arts and human-services organizations, and an animal-welfare organization.
Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $116K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,586
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,504
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,461,669
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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 Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2500 Peachtree Road Nw 505, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (770) 698-0403
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($30K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 36% to recipients in New York. Florida and Louisiana each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $583; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $180 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $124K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Grady Healthcare Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $12,138 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Israel Cumming, GA | Unrestricted | $5,060 |
| Jewish Kids Group Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| JFNA Missions New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,599 |
| Asolo Repertory Theatre Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $1,017 |
| Meals on Wheels Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,461,669 | $201,446 | $133,762 | $115,586 | 21 | $117,836 | $189,458 | $95,057 |
| 2023 | $1,430,168 | $25,867 | $104,806 | $90,050 | 14 | $90,050 | $35,106 | $115,649 |
| 2022 | $1,491,265 | $42,490 | $136,012 | $124,014 | 24 | $124,014 | $32,232 | $100,175 |
| 2021 | $1,596,277 | $76,318 | $114,581 | $100,643 | 27 | $100,643 | $65,041 | $109,969 |
| 2020 | $1,637,298 | $14,849 | $82,197 | $60,390 | 20 | — | $38,090 | $98,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $95K 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 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta says its mission is to foster a vibrant greater Atlanta Jewish community through programs and services that promote meaningful connections and Jewish values. Meals on Wheels Atlanta says it supports senior independence through meals, shelter, education, and community; the Atlanta Community Food Bank says it works to fight hunger and expand access to nutritious meals. Hobart and William Smith Colleges says it prepares students to lead lives of consequence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $115,586. Grant amounts ranged from $86 to $30,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $30,000 each to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta; $20,000 to the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta; $12,138 to Grady Healthcare; and $10,000 to Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Other 2024 recipients included Temple Beth Israel ($5,060), Jewish Kids Group ($2,000), JFNA Missions ($1,599), Asolo Repertory Theatre ($1,017), Meals on Wheels Atlanta ($1,000), Tulane Hillel ($1,000), and Atlanta Humane Society ($500). The Atlanta Community Food Bank also reported receiving $100 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Phyllis Arnovitz and Eliot Arnovitz as directors.
Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eliot Arnovitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Arnovitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $116K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 14 grants.
What is Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,504, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $583 on average.
Where does Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (12 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($30,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta ($30,000) and Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc?
Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2974889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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