Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,416 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $15,250. 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$62,416
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$15,250
- Assets$109,356
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,877 the year before.
92% 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 | $64,889 | 42 | $173,369 |
| 2024 | $45,877 | 23 | $164,925 |
| 2025 | $62,416 | 39 | $109,356 |
How to apply
Aviva & Marvin Sussman 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 Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York. It also paid $2,800 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $51,449 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $4,760 |
| Georgia | 2 | $877 |
| Maryland | 2 | $650 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $362 |
| Illinois | 1 | $360 |
| California | 1 | $192 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $186 |
| Florida | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square Synagogue | General support | $15,250 |
| American Friends of Migdal Ohr | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach | General support | $9,824 |
| Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary - Yu | General support | $3,600 |
| Ohr Torah Stone | General support | $2,300 |
| American Friends of Makor Chaim | General support | $2,000 |
| National Outreach Program | General support | $2,000 |
| Etzion Foundation | General support | $1,800 |
| Jgive-Friend of Asor | General support | $1,800 |
| Park East Synagogue | General support | $1,700 |
| Congregation Sons of Israel | General support | $1,000 |
| Emunah of America | General support | $1,000 |
| Leket | General support | $1,000 |
| The Frisch School | General support | $1,000 |
| Gesher | General support | $800 |
| Yeshiva Gedola of Passaic | General support | $600 |
| Bikur Cholim of Greater Maryland | General support | $550 |
| The Mucolipidosis Type IV Foundation | General support | $517 |
| JDRF | General support | $510 |
| American Committee for Shaarei Tzedek | General support | $500 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $500 |
| The York Theatre | General support | $373 |
| Go Fund Merebuild Hope | General support | $362 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $360 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $360 |
| Amit Purim | General support | $360 |
| Bikur Cholim of Manhattan | General support | $360 |
| The Special Children's Center | General support | $360 |
| Westchester Torah Academy | General support | $360 |
| Hatzalah of the Uws | General support | $220 |
| Jewish Orthodox Women's Theatre | General support | $192 |
| Chesed Fund - Sunshine Foundation | General support | $186 |
| Chabad of Miami | General support | $180 |
| Torah Communications Network | General support | $120 |
| The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore | General support | $100 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $100 |
| University of Michigan | General support | $100 |
| Ezer Mizion | General support | $36 |
| Mesivta Toras Moshe | General support | $36 |
Officers and trustees
- Aviva Sussman
- Jonah Schein
Questions people ask
Does Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation give?
$62,416 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Aviva Sussman (President) and Jonah Schein (Director).
What does Aviva & Marvin Sussman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.