The Righteous Persons Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4497916 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$8.9M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$37K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SEE EMAIL ADDRESS |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 S BEVERLY DRIVE STE 420, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 |
| Phone | 3103148393 |
| GRANTS@RIGHTEOUSPERSONS.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS(CALLED LETTER OF INQUIRY) ARE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL, WITH SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ATTACHED. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION AND DETAILS ON REQUIRED INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE:HTTP://RIGHTEOUSPERSONS.ORG/INDEX.PHP/HOW-TO-APPLY/LETTERS-OF-INQUI ONCE LETTER OF INQUIRY ARE REVIEWED, APPLICANTS THAT MAKE IT TO THE NEXT STAGE OF THE REVIEW PROCESS ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE A FULL PROPOSAL. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSIONS ARE ACCEPTED 2 TIMES DURING THE YEAR - IN THE SPRING AND IN THE FALL. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND THE FOLLOWING:DIRECT AID TO INDIVIDUALS; INDIVIDUAL SYNAGOGUES OR DAY SCHOOLS; CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS;CAPITAL OR BUILDING CAMPAIGNS; SCHOLARSHIPS AND UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS; FUNDRAISING EVENTS, DINNERS AND MASS MAILINGS; ENDOWMENT FUNDS; SUPPORT TO COVER AN EXISTING DEFICIT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Support for holocaust survivorst for holocaust survivors | $5,000,000 |
| Jewish Story Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Arts & culture | $500,000 |
| Reboot Inc | Washington, DC | Arts & culture | $500,000 |
| Jewish Council for Public Affairs | New York, NY | Social justice/combating antisemitism | $250,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | New York, NY | Arts & culture | $250,000 |
| Jews of Color Initiative | Berkeley, CA | Jewish community | $200,000 |
| Bend the Arc-A Jewish Partnership for Justice | New York, NY | Social justice | $150,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Inc | Washington, DC | Social justice/combating antisemitism | $150,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | Bridging communities | $150,000 |
| T'ruah | New York, NY | Social justice/combating antisemitism | $150,000 |
| Western States Center Inc | Portland, OR | Bridging communities/combating antisemitism | $150,000 |
| Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc | New York, NY | Social justice | $125,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Washington, DC | Social justice | $125,000 |
| Chronicle of a People Foundation Inc | Tappan, NY | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Friends of Israel Story | New York, NY | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality Inc | New York, NY | Applying jewish wisdom | $100,000 |
| The Witness Institute Inc | Silver Spring, MD | Moral voices | $100,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | New York, NY | Moral voices | $100,000 |
| Ammud the Joc Torah Academy Inc | New York, NY | Jewish community | $75,000 |
| Blue Card Inc | New York, NY | Support for holocaust survivors | $75,000 |
| Fjc - a Foundation of Philanthropic Funds | New York, NY | Applying jewish wisdom | $75,000 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality Inc | New York, NY | Applying jewish wisdom | $75,000 |
| Lincoln Presidential Foundation | Springfield, IL | Arts & culture | $75,000 |
| President & Trustees of Colby College | Waterville, ME | Jewish community | $75,000 |
| Reboot Inc | Washington, DC | Arts & culture | $62,500 |
| Join for Justice Inc | Quincy, MA | Social justice/bridging communities | $50,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Los Angeles, CA | Bridging communities | $50,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Richmond, CA | Applying jewish wisdom/jewish community | $50,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Washington, DC | Bridging communities | $30,000 |
| Reboot Inc | Washington, DC | Arts & culture | $7,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California(Usc Shoah Foundation) | Los Angeles, CA | Support for holocaust survivors | $5,000,000 |
| Jewish Story Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Arts & culture | $500,000 |
| Reboot Inc | Washington, DC | Arts & culture | $500,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | New York, NY | Arts & culture | $250,000 |
| Jews of Color Field Building Initiative | Berkeley, CA | Jewish community | $200,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Inc | Washington, DC | Social justice/combating antisemitism | $150,000 |
| Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc | New York, NY | Social justice | $125,000 |
| The Witness Institute Inc | Silver Spring, MD | Moral voices | $100,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Chronicle of a People Foundation Inc | Tappan, NY | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Ammud the Joc Torah Academy Inc | New York, NY | Jewish community | $75,000 |
| Reboot Inc | Washington, DC | Arts & culture | $55,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Richmond, CA | Applying jewish wisdom/jewish community | $50,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Los Angeles, CA | Bridging communities | $50,000 |
| Reboot Inc(Brown Rabbit Studiosella Cooper) | Washington, DC | Arts & culture | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,900,000 | 45 |
| 2023 | $3,600,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349104818
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4497916
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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