The Ahava Foundation
The Ahava Foundation is a private foundation based in Kearny, New Jersey. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations; its 2024 filing lists two grants, both with a charitable purpose.
The Ahava Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ahava Foundation gave $3.2M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,225,813
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,612,907
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,612,907
- Total assets
- $74,638,648
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (96% 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 The Ahava Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 175 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032
Phone: (201) 216-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ahava Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Kollel Kaminetz ($3.1M). Together the top 2 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 74 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 4% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ahava Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.8M (2020) to $4.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Kollel Kaminetz Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $3,100,000 |
| See Attachment Kearny, NJ | Charitable | $125,813 |
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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 | $74,638,648 | $7,211,730 | $4,065,607 | $3,225,813 | 2 | $3,230,068 | $3,569,008 | $3,747,256 |
| 2023 | $71,496,057 | $8,229,290 | $4,554,192 | $4,018,212 | 2 | $4,024,785 | $5,104,208 | $3,559,337 |
| 2022 | $67,807,949 | $2,914,867 | $4,327,613 | $3,571,161 | 2 | $3,575,004 | $870,387 | $3,766,644 |
| 2021 | $69,246,321 | $13,538,690 | $3,753,713 | $2,802,508 | 46 | $2,805,778 | $9,939,406 | $3,737,978 |
| 2020 | $59,467,831 | $9,362,625 | $4,022,777 | $2,773,401 | 22 | — | $7,508,603 | $2,973,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ahava Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported two grants totaling $3,225,813. The grants ranged from $125,813 to $3,100,000, with a median of $1,612,906. The largest grant was $3,100,000 to Cong Kollel Kaminetz in Brooklyn, New York. The other grant was $125,813 to “See Attachment” in Kearny, New Jersey.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Sussman and Toby Eisenreich as trustees.
The Ahava Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Sussman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Toby Eisenreich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Ahava Foundation
How much does The Ahava Foundation give each year?
The Ahava Foundation gave $3.2M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 2 grants.
How large is The Ahava Foundation?
The Ahava Foundation reported $74.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from The Ahava Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Ahava Foundation make grants?
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 4% to recipients in New Jersey.
What is The Ahava Foundation's EIN?
The Ahava Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7118478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ahava 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.
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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