The Ravitz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ravitz Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 66 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $247,500. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$247,500
- Assets$44.6 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
31% 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 | $2.0 million | 68 | $43.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 66 | $44.6 million |
How to apply
The Ravitz 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 The Ravitz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 48 | $1.6 million |
| New York | 14 | $477,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $37,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $13,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarack Camp | General support | $247,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $136,000 |
| Hillel Campus Alliance of Mi | General support | $112,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General support | $99,500 |
| Jewish Senior Life of Metro Detroit | Food subsidy program | $90,000 |
| Msu Hillel | Small communities initiative | $90,000 |
| Msu Hillel | General support | $90,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | Israeli camper program | $85,500 |
| Yad Ezra | General support | $81,000 |
| Frankel Jewish Academy | General support | $76,000 |
| The Well | General support | $70,200 |
| American Joint Distribution Committee | General support | $67,500 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan | General support | $45,000 |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit | General support | $45,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | Community relations | $45,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Tech program | $45,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Emergency financial assistance | $45,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment | Young enterprise club for adama tova | $40,500 |
| University of Michigan Hillel | General support | $38,000 |
| Msu Hillel | General support | $36,000 |
| Itrek | General support | $31,500 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves&fishes | Pantry program | $31,500 |
| Impact Israel | Therapeutic care | $27,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit | Maccabi games 2024 | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | General support | $25,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment | Eye for zion | $25,000 |
| Jarc | General support | $22,500 |
| Habonim Dror Camp Tavor | General support | $18,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women-Michigan | Back 2 school store | $18,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment | Riding forward-israel cycling | $18,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment | Nochah_sahi | $18,000 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | Peace through the lens | $18,000 |
| Irp Detroit | General support | $14,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo | General support | $13,500 |
| Israel Religious Action Center | General support | $13,500 |
| Moishe House | General support | $13,500 |
| Onetable | Michigan operations | $13,500 |
| Children's and Family Service | General support | $11,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Antisemitism | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Fritz
- Bruce Gelbaugh
- Steve Margolin
- Burton Shifman
- Carole Shifman
- Jonathan Aaron
- Brian H Aaron
Questions people ask
Does The Ravitz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ravitz Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs The Ravitz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Fritz (Director), Bruce Gelbaugh (Director), Steve Margolin (Director) and Burton Shifman (President/Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Ravitz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.