Louis Nayovitz Foundation
Accepts applications
Louis Nayovitz Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,600 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$68,600
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,500 the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 | $62,000 | 47 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $73,500 | 49 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $68,600 | 47 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter F Marvin Esq 618 W Hartwell Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 290-4222 |
| What to submit | The foundation has no required form on which application should be submitted; however, all pertinent information should be included. |
| Deadlines | Submissions will be considered whenever received |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations on awards, other than they be for a qualified use. |
What Louis Nayovitz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | $58,050 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5,750 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 2 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Star Network | General support | $10,000 |
| Temple University | General support | $7,000 |
| Moss Rehabilitation Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Whyy | General support | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | General support | $3,500 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | General support | $3,100 |
| University of Pennsylvania Law School Development | General support | $3,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for Law and Culture | General support | $2,000 |
| Female Hebrew Benev Society | General support | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia Bar Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Project Home | General support | $2,000 |
| Wellesley College | General support | $2,000 |
| Abington Free Library | General support | $1,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting | General support | $1,000 |
| Delaware County War Memorial | General support | $1,000 |
| Elkins Park Branch Library | General support | $1,000 |
| Fja - Women of Vision | General support | $1,000 |
| Guilford College | General support | $1,000 |
| Manna | General support | $1,000 |
| Museum of American Revolution | General support | $1,000 |
| National Constitution Center | General support | $1,000 |
| National Museum of American Jewish History | General support | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts | General support | $1,000 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | General support | $1,000 |
| Philabundance | General support | $1,000 |
| Woodrow Wilson Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Germantown Friends School | General support | $800 |
| Carpenter's Shelter Inc | General support | $750 |
| Historical Society of Pa | General support | $500 |
| National Holocaust Memorial Museum | General support | $500 |
| Springside School (Sch Academy) | General support | $500 |
| Temple University Libraries | General support | $500 |
| Alexandria Library Foundation Inc | General support | $250 |
| Phillips Academy - Addison Gallery | General support | $250 |
| Distinguished Daughters of Pa | General support | $200 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | General support | $200 |
| Friends Select School | General support | $200 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | General support | $100 |
| Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter F Marvin Esq
- Carol A Kirschner
Questions people ask
Does Louis Nayovitz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions will be considered whenever received.
How much does Louis Nayovitz Foundation give?
$68,600 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Louis Nayovitz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter F Marvin Esq (Counsel) and Carol A Kirschner (Trustee).
What does Louis Nayovitz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.