The Avi Chai Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Avi Chai Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.3 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $8.1 million and the largest $15.6 million. 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$16.3 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$8.1 million
- Largest grant$15.6 million
- Assets$375 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $16.7 million the year before.
50% 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 | $16.7 million | 3 | $370 million |
| 2024 | $16.3 million | 2 | $375 million |
How to apply
The Avi Chai 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Avi Chai Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $15.6 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $640,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avi Chai Israel | Grant to support jewish education programs in israel. The grant amount has been reduced by $100,000 of which the grantee did not spend out of corpus and therefore the foundation has not included as a qualified distribution. Name of recipient - avi chai israel grant for the use of a property in jerusalem, to support charitable and educational activities. The value of the use of the property for 2024 was $42,895 | $15.6 million |
| Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies North America | Grant to support jewish education. | $640,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alissa Fried
- Andre Rosenblatt
- Jacob Wisse
- Jennifer Feld
- Neria Buzaglo
- Rebecca Ritter
- Sophia Merkin
- Suzanne Dryan Felson
- Tamar Darmon
Questions people ask
Does The Avi Chai Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Avi Chai Foundation give?
$16.3 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $8.1 million.
Who runs The Avi Chai Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alissa Fried (Chairman), Andre Rosenblatt (Trustee), Jacob Wisse (Trustee) and Jennifer Feld (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Avi Chai Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.