Morris & Rae Spivak Foundation
Accepts applications
Morris & Rae Spivak Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,250 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,250
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$538,362
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,400 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,100 | 50 | $575,731 |
| 2024 | $51,400 | 39 | $558,246 |
| 2025 | $54,250 | 35 | $538,362 |
How to apply
| Contact | Betty Spivak 9401 Wilshire Blvd Ste 555, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 274-9922 |
| What to submit | In writing, indicating charitable purpose and IRS charitable qualification |
| Restrictions | Contributions are made for health, welfare, & education and to certain religious organizations. |
What Morris & Rae Spivak Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $51,200 |
| New York | 4 | $1,850 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KMD Spivak Educational Center | Health, education & welfare | $30,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | Health, education & welfare | $12,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Health, education & welfare | $1,000 |
| Hias | Religious programming | $1,000 |
| Beth Israel of San Diego | Health, education & welfare | $750 |
| ACLU Foundation | Health, education & welfare | $500 |
| American Kidney Fund | Health, education & welfare | $500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Health, education & welfare | $500 |
| Beverly Hills Firefighters Association | Health, education & welfare | $500 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Health, education & welfare | $500 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Health, welfare & education | $500 |
| Mazon | Health, education & welfare | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Health, education & welfare | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital | Health, education & welfare | $500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Religious programming | $500 |
| Sova Food Pantry | Health, education & welfare | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Health, education & welfare | $500 |
| Amit Women | Religious programming | $300 |
| La Jewish Home for the Aging | Health, education & welfare | $300 |
| Beverly Hills Police Benevolent Fund | Health, education & welfare | $250 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | Health, education & welfare | $250 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Health, education & welfare | $250 |
| City of Hope | Health, education & welfare | $250 |
| Meals on Wheels | Health, education & welfare | $250 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Health, education & welfare | $250 |
| St Jude Children Hospital | Health, education & welfare | $250 |
| The Painted Turtle | Health, education & welfare | $250 |
| Los Angeles Fire Dept Foundation | Health, education & welfare | $200 |
| American Society for Yad Vashem | Health, education & welfare | $100 |
| Braille Institute of America | Health, education & welfare | $100 |
| Jewish Family Service | Health, education & welfare | $100 |
| Junior Blind of America | Health, welfare & education | $100 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Health, education & welfare | $100 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Health, education & welfare | $100 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Health, education & welfare | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Betty Spivak
- Sharon Spivak
- Michael Spivak
- Gabriella Spivak
Questions people ask
Does Morris & Rae Spivak Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Morris & Rae Spivak Foundation give?
$54,250 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Morris & Rae Spivak Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Betty Spivak (President), Sharon Spivak (Secretary), Michael Spivak (Treasurer) and Gabriella Spivak (Vice President).
What does Morris & Rae Spivak Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.