Society of Young Philanthropists
Society of Young Philanthropists is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K.
Society of Young Philanthropists at a glance
In short: Society of Young Philanthropists gave $19K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $19K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $18,785
- -79.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $18,785
- -38.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $18,785
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Society of Young Philanthropists funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Derech ETZ Chaim Institutions ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $91K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Derech ETZ Chaim Institutions Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $18,785 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $23,725 | $18,785 | 1 | $18,785 | — |
| 2020 | $23,725 | $31,257 | $92,874 | $91,442 | 3 | — | $28,209 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society of Young Philanthropists is led by David Ravanshenas, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
David Ravanshenas
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Society of Young Philanthropists
How much does Society of Young Philanthropists give each year?
Society of Young Philanthropists gave $19K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $91K across 3 grants.
Where does Society of Young Philanthropists operate?
Society of Young Philanthropists has awarded grants in California, New Jersey, New York.
What is Society of Young Philanthropists's EIN?
Society of Young Philanthropists's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2079820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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