J Samuel Harwit Z L & Manya Harwit Aviv Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-6949206 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$519K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$14.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabad's Terror Victims Project Inc | Brooklyn, NY | To help victims of terror and war in israel. | $50,000 |
| Amit Children | New York, NY | Positively impacting childrens' lives. | $30,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Encino, CA | To support community services. | $30,000 |
| Bikur Cholim | Los Angleles, CA | To contribute to patient and family member care. | $25,000 |
| Congregation Shaarei Tefila | Los Angeles, CA | To support community members in need. | $25,000 |
| Emek Hebrew Academy | Sherman Oaks, CA | To support elementary school educational programs. | $25,000 |
| Hillel Hebrew Academy | Beverly Hills, CA | To support elementary school academic education. | $25,000 |
| Mesivta Birkas Yitzchok | Los Angleles, CA | To support high school education. | $25,000 |
| National Conference of Synagogue Youth | Los Angleles, CA | To support youth outreach programs. | $25,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | To support high education. | $25,000 |
| Yavneh Hebrew Academy | Los Angleles, CA | To support elementary school education. | $25,000 |
| Bar-Ilan University | Beverly Hills, CA | To support the multicultural society of israel. | $25,000 |
| Jets | Granada Hills, CA | To give young jewish men the tools to build successful careers. | $25,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | West Point, NY | To fund holocaust and genocide studies. | $20,000 |
| Bje | Los Angleles, CA | Providing educational support to community schools. | $15,000 |
| Adat Yeshurun Day School | North Hollywood, CA | To provide full-time jewish and secular education for children. | $15,000 |
| Nagel Jewish Academy | Los Angeles, CA | Supporting elementary school education. | $10,000 |
| Touch of Kindness Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Helping indigent members of the community. | $10,000 |
| Camp Alonim | Simi Valley, CA | To provide campers with jewish life experience. | $10,000 |
| Chai Lifeline-West Coast | Beverly Hills, CA | To help children and families impacted by serious illnesses. | $10,000 |
| Colel Chabad Pantry | Brooklyn, NY | To prevent hunger by providing food to those in need. | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohel Shimon | Brooklyn, NY | To support the well-being of the people of israel. | $10,000 |
| Association for Enrichment of Jewish Education | Kew Gardens, NY | To support jewish education. | $7,600 |
| Hasc | Brooklyn, NY | To support education for special needs children and adults. | $7,500 |
| Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Support religous and zionist education. | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Community Eruv | Los Angeles, CA | To support community services. | $5,000 |
| Magen Am | Los Angeles, CA | To support community services. | $5,000 |
| Aish Tamid | Los Angeles, CA | To help at-risk jewish teens and young adults become productive members of society. | $5,000 |
| Etta Israel Center | North Hollywood, CA | To serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. | $5,000 |
| Hatzolah of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | To improve medical outcomes and save lives by enhancing medical services. | $5,000 |
| Maayon Yisroel | Los Angeles, CA | To promote adult education. | $3,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $518,700 | 31 |
| 2023 | $603,700 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103339
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6949206
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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