Ryzman Foundation Inc
Ryzman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2023, it reported 129 grants totaling $5,135,750 to charitable organizations.
Ryzman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ryzman Foundation Inc gave $5.1M across 129 grants in 2023 (avg $40K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,135,750
- +152.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 129
- +377.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $39,812
- -47.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $82,112,947
- -7.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ryzman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2022 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5862 West 3Rd Street 102, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 933-9306
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ryzman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was American Committee for Shaare Zedek ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 189 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to California, and 16% to New Jersey. The listed grants also included recipients in Florida and recipients for which the state was unspecified, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars in the reported state distribution.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 129 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ryzman Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.0M (2022) to $5.1M (2023). In 2023 it made 129 grants totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,800,000 |
| Af of Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Cent Lakewood, NJ | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Touro College Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $451,800 |
| Mesorah Heritage Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $395,000 |
| Congregation Kehal Imrei Shaul Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $183,000 |
| Keren Hashluchim Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $140,000 |
| Maor Academy LA Inc Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $118,000 |
| Yeshiva Ateres Yisrael Inc Lakewood, NJ | Unrestricted | $105,000 |
| Gemilos Chasodim Chasdel Moshe Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $101,800 |
| Bayom Hashishi Inc Monsey, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,112,947 | $-847,205 | $5,666,384 | $5,135,750 | 129 | $5,135,750 | $890,079 | $4,124,628 |
| 2022 | $88,626,536 | $6,885,973 | $2,867,420 | $2,033,650 | 27 | $2,033,650 | $650,403 | $4,226,459 |
| 2021 | $84,607,983 | $10,602,343 | $2,888,306 | $2,163,650 | 13 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $76,893,946 | $10,993,003 | $3,040,772 | $2,668,600 | 20 | — | $1,485,831 | $3,220,783 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ryzman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.1M for 2023 — 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 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes medical care, education, religious studies, and social services. For example, the American Committee for Shaare Zedek says it raises funds in the United States to support Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Maor Academy LA describes itself as a learning center providing special education for children with varied needs, and West Coast Vaad Hachesed says it provides direct financial assistance to indigent people.
Other 2023 recipients describe work that includes assisting Jewish communities with food, housing, job training, and religious education (Shaarei Chesed of LA); supporting religious studies and helping needy families and children with special needs (Moadim Uzmanim); and awarding grants to religious education and social service institutions (Kupath Rambahn Kolel Polin).
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 129 grants totaling $5,135,750. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,800,000, with a median of $3,600. The listed grants were marked unrestricted. The largest grants included $1,800,000 to the American Committee for Shaare Zedek, $500,000 to AF of Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Cent, $451,800 to Touro College, and $395,000 to Mesorah Heritage Foundation. Other listed recipients included Congregation Kehal Imrei Shaul ($183,000), Keren Hashluchim ($140,000), and Maor Academy LA Inc ($118,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Zvi Ryzman as president and Betty Ryzman as secretary. Michael Fenig, Elie Ryzman, Avi Ryzman, and Rafael Ryzman are listed as directors.
Ryzman Foundation Inc is led by Zvi Ryzman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Zvi Ryzman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avi Ryzman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elie Ryzman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fenig
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rafael Ryzman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Ryzman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Ryzman Foundation Inc
How much does Ryzman Foundation Inc give each year?
Ryzman Foundation Inc gave $5.1M across 129 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.0M across 27 grants.
What is Ryzman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ryzman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $3,600, and its average grant was $39,812, across 129 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ryzman Foundation Inc give grants?
Ryzman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (40 grants), Los Angeles, CA (25 grants), New York, NY (17 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (14 grants).
Does Ryzman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ryzman Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (129 of 129) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ryzman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ryzman Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include American Committee for Shaare Zedek ($1,800,000), Af of Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Cent ($500,000) and Touro College ($451,800), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Ryzman Foundation Inc?
Ryzman Foundation Inc reported $82.1M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ryzman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes medical care, education, religious studies, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ryzman Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2022 filing 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 ↑
What is Ryzman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ryzman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3653055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Ryzman 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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