Richard and Ruth Lavine Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard and Ruth Lavine Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $221,700 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$221,700
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $173,200 the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $173,200 | 37 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $221,700 | 37 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Richard and Ruth Lavine Family 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 Richard and Ruth Lavine Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $207,700 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | To find comprehensive solutions to address vital issues concerning life in la. | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Health - general unrestricted annual support of planned parenthood los angeles. | $20,000 |
| USC Gold School of Law | Education - memorial scholarship fund. | $20,000 |
| St Josephs Center | Community service - general support to provide resources to indigent and homeless of all ages. | $15,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | To learn more about our history and to protect democracy. | $10,000 |
| La Fire Foundation | To support fire relief after the la wildfires. | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | To mobilize resouces in the community to alleviate hunger. | $10,000 |
| La Philharmonic Association | Arts - support of annual fund for musical performances and education. | $10,000 |
| UCLA Luskin School | Education - school of public affairs-dean's innovation fund. | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | To defend fundamental rights. | $5,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Educational - to defend the country's systems of democracy and justice. | $5,000 |
| The Brentwood School | Education - general support of brentwood school programs. | $5,000 |
| Habitat la | To bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. | $5,000 |
| Harmony Project | To use music to open up life-changing experiences to students in under-resourced communities, and seeks to maximize their opportunities for success. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles | Community service - jfs capital & endowment campaign. | $5,000 |
| Nourish la | To prevent food waste and feed neighbors in need with nourishing and unsold surplus. | $5,000 |
| Saban Community Clinic | Health - general support for services to uninsured and underinsured members of community. | $5,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Arts - general support to jewish culture. | $5,000 |
| US Against Alzheimers | Health - general support to increase resources committed to eradicating alzheimer's disease. | $5,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation | To overcome prejudice, intolerance and bigotry. | $5,000 |
| Westside Food Bank | To end hunger in our communities by providing access to free nutritious food. | $5,000 |
| Angel City Sports | Create sports opportunities. | $2,500 |
| Camp Harmony | To provide children experiencing poverty with hope and opportunities. | $2,500 |
| Homeboy Industries | Support for gang rehabilitation and re-entry program. | $2,500 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | General program support. | $2,500 |
| Sounds Like la | To support music education and public concerts to diverse communities in the la area. | $2,500 |
| Berkeley Hillel Foundation | Education - to nourish the students developing identities and keeping them safe in community | $2,000 |
| Cu Boulder Hillel Foundation | Education - to enrich the lives of jewish students so that they may enrich the jewish people and the world. | $2,000 |
| Grace S Baskets Foundation UCLA Health System | Support of children receiving treatment at mattel children's hospital ucla | $2,000 |
| Jewish Center for Justice | To empower current and future leaders to build a more compassionate and just society. | $2,000 |
| Public Media Group So Cal | Arts and entertainment - general support of public broadcasting. | $2,000 |
| Rutgers Hillel Foundation | Education - to provide meaningful, educational, and fun programs students can enjoy. | $2,000 |
| UCLA Hillel Foundation | To provide increased safety for the students in addition to sustaining essential offerings. | $2,000 |
| Western Center for Law & Poverty | General support to provide legal aid for low income californians. | $2,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | Arts - support for the theatre. | $1,200 |
| The Immigrant Defenders Law Center (Imdef) | Law center - to ensure that no immigrant is forced to face an unjust immigration system alone. | $1,000 |
| Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles | Educational support for global education enhanced by focusing on character and community. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Unger
- Catherine L Unger
- Laura Dudley
- Daniel Unger
- Jack Dudley
- Emma Dudley
- Nathan Dudley
- Dylan Unger
Questions people ask
Does Richard and Ruth Lavine Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard and Ruth Lavine Family Foundation give?
$221,700 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Richard and Ruth Lavine Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leonard Unger (Secretary/Treasurer/Director), Catherine L Unger (President/Director), Laura Dudley (Director) and Daniel Unger (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Richard and Ruth Lavine Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.