Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman
Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman is a private foundation based in Hollywood, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports one charitable grant of $512,271 to an organization in Hollywood.
Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman at a glance
In short: Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman gave $512K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $512K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $512,271
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -97.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $512,271
- +2929.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $512,271
- Total assets
- $8,205,265
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4601 Sheridan Street 407, Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: (954) 985-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 501c3 ORG AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ($512K).
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 135 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $426K (2021) to $558K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $512K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 501c3 ORG AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Hollywood, FL | Charitable | $512,271 |
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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 | $8,205,265 | $436,835 | $537,709 | $512,271 | 1 | $519,744 | $351,784 | $436,550 |
| 2023 | $8,308,614 | $425,690 | $591,473 | $558,011 | 33 | $558,011 | $336,667 | $381,088 |
| 2022 | $8,441,620 | $822,061 | $532,449 | $522,241 | 29 | $522,241 | $706,011 | $386,887 |
| 2021 | $8,155,532 | $377,916 | $452,011 | $426,194 | 34 | $426,194 | $330,101 | $391,826 |
| 2020 | $8,282,836 | $90,383 | $486,265 | $468,426 | 38 | — | $105,757 | $407,534 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman reported a distributable amount of $437K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $512,271. The recipient was a 501(c)(3) organization in Hollywood, Florida, identified as “available upon request”; the stated purpose was charitable. Because this was the only grant reported for the year, its amount was $512,271.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Zipora Ben-Aviv as president and director, Matan Ben-Aviv as vice president and director, and David Kolody as secretary and treasurer.
Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman is led by Zipora Ben-Aviv, President & Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Zipora Ben-Aviv
President & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matan Ben-Aviv
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kolody
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Harvey L. Lichtman (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Zipora Ben Aviv (2020–2023) — President & Director
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 Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman
How much does Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman give each year?
Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman gave $512K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $558K across 33 grants.
How large is Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman?
Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $520K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $437K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman?
The foundation states 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 ↑
Where does Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Florida.
What is Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman's EIN?
Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2532272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Samuel Aba and Sisel Klurman 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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