Shavit Charitable Foundation
Shavit Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, congregations, and organizations providing medical and social support.
Shavit Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Shavit Charitable Foundation gave $85K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,800
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,988
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,800
- Total assets
- $1,244,105
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (56% 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 Shavit Charitable Foundation
- 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: 225 West 83Rd Street Unit 3Q, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 729-1389
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shavit Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yavneh Hebrew Academy ($21K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in California (56% of grant dollars), New York (24%), Florida (7%), New Jersey (7%), and Washington, DC (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Shavit Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% 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 $32K (2020) to $105K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yavneh Hebrew Academy Los Angeles, CA | Support | $21,000 |
| Valley Torah School Valley Village, CA | Support | $13,500 |
| The Jewish Center New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Yeshivas Torah Emes North Miami Beach, FL | Support | $6,000 |
| Yeshiva of Cherry Hill Cherry Hill, NJ | Support | $6,000 |
| Jewish Institute for Natl Sec Affai Washington, DC | Support | $5,000 |
| Young Israel of Avenue J Brooklyn, NY | Support | $5,000 |
| Congregation Bais Yehuda Los Angeles, CA | Support | $3,500 |
| Bikur Cholim Los Angeles, CA | Support | $2,800 |
| Yeshiva RAV Isacson Los Angeles, CA | Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,244,105 | $115,945 | $134,171 | $84,800 | 17 | $95,850 | $77,624 | $69,788 |
| 2023 | $1,263,700 | $98,789 | $127,465 | $80,700 | 15 | $100,764 | $72,088 | $72,743 |
| 2022 | $1,295,031 | $60,040 | $147,021 | $105,000 | 22 | $117,650 | $30,919 | $74,649 |
| 2021 | $1,381,743 | $239,584 | $109,517 | $70,000 | 24 | $82,600 | $212,917 | $78,524 |
| 2020 | $1,253,499 | $25,380 | $68,623 | $31,500 | 13 | — | $257 | $70,839 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shavit Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, Jewish congregations, and other charitable organizations. Bikur Cholim describes its own mission as organizing and subsidizing medical care and related services while providing social support and advocacy. Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles describes itself as operating a boarding high school for young men in the greater Los Angeles area. Yeshiva University describes its work as providing education, training, research, and clinical programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $84,800 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $21,000, with a median grant of $2,800. Its largest listed grants were $21,000 to Yavneh Hebrew Academy, $13,500 to Valley Torah School, and $10,000 to The Jewish Center. Other listed recipients included Yeshivas Torah Emes ($6,000), Yeshiva of Cherry Hill ($6,000), Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs ($5,000), and Young Israel of Avenue J ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Simcha Lyons, Allan Genauer, Avi Lyons, and Michael Genauer as trustees.
Shavit Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan Genauer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Avi Lyons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Simcha Lyons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Michael Genauer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $7K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Simcha Lyons (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shavit Charitable Foundation
How much does Shavit Charitable Foundation give each year?
Shavit Charitable Foundation gave $85K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $81K across 15 grants.
What is Shavit Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Shavit Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,800, and its average grant was $4,988, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shavit Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Shavit Charitable Foundation give grants?
Shavit Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does Shavit Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Shavit Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (17 grants).
Who are Shavit Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Shavit Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yavneh Hebrew Academy ($21,000), Valley Torah School ($13,500) and The Jewish Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shavit Charitable Foundation?
Shavit Charitable Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shavit Charitable Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, Jewish congregations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shavit Charitable Foundation?
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 ↑
What is Shavit Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Shavit Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6382927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shavit Charitable 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Shavit Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/shavit-charitable-foundation-morg_125246742db347b7982ac49b4d245fd2
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