Ravitz Family Foundation
The Ravitz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Doris and Stanley Ravitz established it in 1996 to support children and families in need, with its grantmaking described as serving local communities in the South Jersey area.
Ravitz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ravitz Family Foundation gave $149K across 94 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New Jersey. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,919
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 94
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,584
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $595
- Total assets
- $1,231,999
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (33 of 94, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (88% 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 Ravitz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests, according to its 2024 filing. Its website lists a program overview and target population, a specific funding request and amount, and a copy of the applicant’s 501(c)(3) among the materials to provide.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2240 Marlton Pike West 17, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone: (856) 667-9410
Website: https://ravitzfamilymarkets.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ravitz Family Foundation
Who Ravitz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Katz JCC ($25K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
361 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 361 grants of 361 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as supporting local organizations and communities in South Jersey. In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 6% to Pennsylvania, 2% to New York, and 1% each to Delaware and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ravitz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 94 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $737; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 361% 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 $114K (2021) to $149K (2024). In 2024 it made 94 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Katz JCC Cherry Hill, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Bancroft Cherry Hill, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Temple Beth Sholom Cherry Hill, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Beyond Celiac Ambler, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Evesham Education Foundation Marlton, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Congregation Kol Ami Cherry Hill, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $4,300 |
| Congregation Beth El Voorhes, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $4,200 |
| Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation Voorhees, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
| Urban Promise Camden, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
| Woodland Community Development Corp Camden, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,231,999 | $350,310 | $258,224 | $148,919 | 94 | $237,126 | $44,996 | $65,681 |
| 2023 | $1,173,844 | $356,368 | $280,467 | $148,756 | 88 | $269,031 | $89,284 | $65,926 |
| 2022 | $1,043,300 | $261,283 | $269,984 | $148,038 | 66 | $254,950 | $15,689 | $56,512 |
| 2021 | $1,065,179 | $293,111 | $191,182 | $113,853 | 61 | $179,152 | $122,166 | $59,085 |
| 2020 | $921,982 | $232,745 | $175,821 | $121,735 | 52 | — | $41,374 | $49,469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ravitz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “Dedicated to Children and Families in Need.” Its website describes requests involving after-school programs, summer field trips for children in need, and help for families who may not be able to provide sufficient shelter.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Beyond Celiac says its mission is to drive diagnosis, advance research, and accelerate the discovery of treatments and a cure. Evesham Education Foundation says it assists local public schools in providing counseling to students at risk. The Boys & Girls Club of Camden County says it serves approximately 500 at-risk youth in Camden. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 94 grants totaling $148,919. Grants ranged from $26 to $25,000, with a median award of $594. The largest grants included $25,000 to Katz JCC, $15,000 to Bancroft, and $10,000 to Temple Beth Sholom. Other notable awards included $5,000 each to Beyond Celiac and Evesham Education Foundation, and $3,241 to Boys & Girls Club of Camden County.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website also describes application materials: a general program overview and target population, the specific program or need and amount requested, and a copy of the applicant’s 501(c)(3). Because the filing says unsolicited requests are not accepted, those website instructions should not be read as confirmation that unsolicited applications are currently considered.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brett Ravitz as trustee and chairman; Ronald H. Ravitz as trustee and vice chairman; Jason Ravitz as trustee and secretary; and Shawn Ravitz as trustee and treasurer. It also lists Robert Schwartz, Esq., Nicholas Fifis, and Scott Ravitz as trustees.
Ravitz Family Foundation is led by Brett Ravitz, Trustee & Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brett Ravitz
Trustee & Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Ravitz
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Fifis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Schwartz Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald H. Ravitz
Trustee & Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Ravitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Ravitz
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven J. Ravitz (2020) — Trustee · Filing note: Until 4720
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 Ravitz Family Foundation
How much does Ravitz Family Foundation give each year?
Ravitz Family Foundation gave $149K across 94 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $149K across 88 grants.
What is Ravitz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ravitz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $595, and its average grant was $1,584, across 94 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ravitz Family Foundation that year got $737 on average.
Where does Ravitz Family Foundation give grants?
Ravitz Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cherry Hill, NJ (17 grants), Camden, NJ (14 grants), Marlton, NJ (9 grants) and Mt Laurel, NJ (7 grants).
Does Ravitz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ravitz Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (94 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ravitz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ravitz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Katz JCC ($25,000), Bancroft ($15,000) and Temple Beth Sholom ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ravitz Family Foundation?
Ravitz Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $237K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ravitz Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “Dedicated to Children and Families in Need.” Its website describes requests involving after-school programs, summer field trips for children in need, and help for families who may not be able to provide sufficient shelter. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ravitz Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests, according to its 2024 filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ravitz Family Foundation's EIN?
Ravitz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1999567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ravitz 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 October 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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