The Rabinovitch Foundation
The Rabinovitch Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports $162,500 in grants to 12 organizations, including charitable, humanitarian, educational, and research-related recipients.
The Rabinovitch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rabinovitch Foundation gave $163K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,500
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,542
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,076,791
- +17.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (62% 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 The Rabinovitch 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: 10661 Somma Way, Los Angeles, CA 90077
Phone: (310) 440-8760
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rabinovitch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters ($55K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 53 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 62% of grant dollars, Illinois recipients 17%, New York recipients 12%, Pennsylvania recipients 6%, and Massachusetts recipients 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Rabinovitch Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $116K (2020) to $163K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian | $55,000 |
| Israel ParaSport Center Northfield, IL | Charity | $27,500 |
| Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $11,000 |
| The Maccabi Usasports for Israel Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $10,000 |
| The Carbon Underground Agoura Hills, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Sea New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York City, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| PJ Library Agawam, MA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hirshberg Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Research | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,076,791 | $273,273 | $195,752 | $162,500 | 12 | $162,550 | $243,447 | $144,103 |
| 2023 | $2,628,188 | $99,834 | $177,722 | $153,300 | 12 | $153,325 | $76,500 | $120,592 |
| 2022 | $2,228,102 | $-69,643 | $185,434 | $155,000 | 10 | $155,050 | $23,837 | $123,283 |
| 2021 | $2,927,994 | $64,364 | $140,202 | $117,500 | 10 | $117,520 | $42,042 | $138,837 |
| 2020 | $2,712,446 | $-10,148 | $139,726 | $116,000 | 9 | — | — | $126,504 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rabinovitch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in mentoring and youth development, soil health and climate mitigation, and cancer research. These are grantees’ stated missions: Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles says it helps children and young adults reach their potential through mentoring and positive-development programs; The Carbon Underground says it works to restore soil health and draw down legacy carbon; and Concern Foundation says it distributes research grants worldwide to fund cancer research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $162,500. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $55,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $55,000 to Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles, $27,500 to Israel ParaSport Center, and $11,000 to Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf. Other grants included $10,000 each to The Maccabi USA Sports for Israel, The Carbon Underground, Shalom Institute - an individual recipient, American Friends of Israel Navy Sea, and Jewish Communal Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arnold Nelson as Chairman, Gregory Nelson as President, Matthew Nelson as Vice President, and Andrea Nelson Kopald as Secretary/Treasurer.
The Rabinovitch Foundation is led by Gregory Nelson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Nelson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Nelson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Nelson Kopald
Sec'y & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Nelson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Rabinovitch Foundation
How much does The Rabinovitch Foundation give each year?
The Rabinovitch Foundation gave $163K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $153K across 12 grants.
What is The Rabinovitch Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rabinovitch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,542, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rabinovitch Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Rabinovitch Foundation give grants?
The Rabinovitch Foundation gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (17%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does The Rabinovitch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Rabinovitch Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (8 grants).
Who are The Rabinovitch Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rabinovitch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters ($55,000), Israel ParaSport Center ($27,500) and Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rabinovitch Foundation?
The Rabinovitch Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rabinovitch Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in mentoring and youth development, soil health and climate mitigation, and cancer research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rabinovitch 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 The Rabinovitch Foundation's EIN?
The Rabinovitch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4619032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rabinovitch 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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