Altman-Aronow Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Altman-Aronow Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,541 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $60,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$130,541
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$60,250
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,650 the year before.
53% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,590 | 44 | $997,969 |
| 2024 | $75,650 | 31 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $130,541 | 49 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Altman-Aronow Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Altman-Aronow Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $111,569 |
| New York | 7 | $5,447 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,525 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Sinai | Support organization that promote jewish educational, religious and cultural activities. | $60,250 |
| Yavneh Day School | Support organizations that promote jewish educational and cultural activities and support educational institutions in the san francisco bay area. | $14,800 |
| Jewish Family Services | Support organizations that promote jewish educational and cultural activities by providing a wide range of social services. | $5,918 |
| Jewish Silicon Valley | Supports multiple jewish agencies in the south sf bay area | $5,000 |
| Hillel of Silicon Valley | Support organizations that promote jewish educational and cultural activities. | $3,600 |
| Congregation Beth Jacob | Jewish synagogue | $2,030 |
| Chance Theater - Betty Aitken Theater Arts Center | Theater arts center | $2,000 |
| Magen David Adom | Medical and ambulance services throughout israel. | $1,800 |
| Terraces of Los Gatos Human Good Fund | Senior living center charitable foundation | $1,600 |
| Hias | Support hebrew immigrants | $1,525 |
| Get Bent Friends | Empowering youth through mentorships | $1,021 |
| American Jewish World Service | Promotes social around the world | $1,000 |
| Americans for Ben Gurion University | University | $1,000 |
| Animal Kind International | Promote kindness to animals. | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Support organizations that protect people's rights and freedoms | $1,000 |
| Congregation Shir Hadash | Jewish synagogue | $1,000 |
| Conservation International | Environmental support services | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Support israel defense forces | $1,000 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | Dedicated to the preservation of the galapagos islands | $1,000 |
| Hadassah Sharone | Support organizations that promote jewish educational and cultural activities. | $1,000 |
| Happy Hollow Park and Zoo | Public zoo and amusement park. | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan | Provides interest-free loans to jewish individuals | $1,000 |
| Hillel International | Supports students on college campuses around the world | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley | Support organizations that care for animals. | $1,000 |
| Israid | Supports victims of natural disasters | $1,000 |
| J News | Support organizations that promote jewish educational and cultural activities. | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Private university | $1,000 |
| Mazon | Jewish organization responding to hunger | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Environmental nonprofit dedicated to conserving land and waters | $1,000 |
| North American Conference of Ethiopian Jews | Aid in survival of ethiopian jews | $1,000 |
| Peace of Mind Dog Rescue | Animal protection | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Medical support services | $1,000 |
| San Jose Stage Company | Theaterical performance organization | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Support organizations that shelter and feed the indigent population. | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights & public interest litigation | $1,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Rescuing, preserving and digitizing yiddish literature | $1,000 |
| American Friends of the Asociation for Community in Israel | Promote strong communities inside israel | $500 |
| Children's Fairyland of Oakland | Organization trying to build health equity in silicon valley. | $500 |
| Footsteps | Child care services | $500 |
| Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks | Protect publc parks | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth Sporer
- Amy Schiff
Questions people ask
Does Altman-Aronow Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Altman-Aronow Charitable Foundation give?
$130,541 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Altman-Aronow Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruth Sporer (Director) and Amy Schiff (Director & Chief Financial Officer).
What does Altman-Aronow Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.