The Righteous Persons Foundation
Accepts applications
The Righteous Persons Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.9 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $5.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.9 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$36,549
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $3.6 million | 30 | $77,693 |
| 2024 | $8.9 million | 30 | $36,549 |
How to apply
| Contact | See Email Address 400 S Beverly Drive Ste 420, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 314-8393, grants@righteouspersons.org |
| What to submit | Applications(called letter of inquiry) are submitted via email, with supplemental materials attached. The foundation provides guidelines for submission and details on required information on its website:http://righteouspersons.org/index.php/how-to-apply/letters-of-inqui once letter of inquiry are reviewed, applicants that make it to the next stage of the review process are asked to complete a full proposal. |
| Deadlines | Submissions are accepted 2 times during the year - in the spring and in the fall. |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not fund the following:direct aid to individuals; individual synagogues or day schools; conferences, seminars and workshops;capital or building campaigns; scholarships and university programs; fundraising events, dinners and mass mailings; endowment funds; support to cover an existing deficit. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Righteous Persons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $5.8 million |
| New York | 13 | $1.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $875,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $150,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Support for holocaust survivorst for holocaust survivors | $5.0 million |
| Jewish Story Partners | Arts & culture | $500,000 |
| Reboot Inc | Arts & culture | $500,000 |
| Jewish Council for Public Affairs | Social justice/combating antisemitism | $250,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Arts & culture | $250,000 |
| Jews of Color Initiative | Jewish community | $200,000 |
| Bend the Arc-A Jewish Partnership for Justice | Social justice | $150,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Inc | Social justice/combating antisemitism | $150,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Bridging communities | $150,000 |
| T'ruah | Social justice/combating antisemitism | $150,000 |
| Western States Center Inc | Bridging communities/combating antisemitism | $150,000 |
| Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc | Social justice | $125,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Social justice | $125,000 |
| Chronicle of A People Foundation Inc | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Friends of Israel Story | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality Inc | Applying jewish wisdom | $100,000 |
| The Witness Institute Inc | Moral voices | $100,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | Moral voices | $100,000 |
| Ammud the Joc Torah Academy Inc | Jewish community | $75,000 |
| Blue Card Inc | Support for holocaust survivors | $75,000 |
| FJC - A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds | Applying jewish wisdom | $75,000 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality Inc | Applying jewish wisdom | $75,000 |
| Lincoln Presidential Foundation | Arts & culture | $75,000 |
| President & Trustees of Colby College | Jewish community | $75,000 |
| Reboot Inc | Arts & culture | $62,500 |
| Join for Justice Inc | Social justice/bridging communities | $50,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Bridging communities | $50,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Applying jewish wisdom/jewish community | $50,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Bridging communities | $30,000 |
| Reboot Inc | Arts & culture | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kate Capshaw Spielberg
- Steven Spielberg
- Kristie Macosko Krieger
- Gerald Breslauer
- Michael Rutman
- Tammy Anderson
- Meghan Christiansen
Questions people ask
Does The Righteous Persons Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions are accepted 2 times during the year - in the spring and in the fall..
How much does The Righteous Persons Foundation give?
$8.9 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Righteous Persons Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kate Capshaw Spielberg (Director), Steven Spielberg (Director), Kristie Macosko Krieger (Director) and Gerald Breslauer (President and Director [Thru 12/31]) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Righteous Persons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.