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THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION

THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION

Plainwell, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-3508943
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION

Plainwell, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-3508943
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Ravitz Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on Michigan, New York, and California, having distributed a total of $2.1 million across 103 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Ravitz Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$2.1M

2024
Grantees funded
103
Multi-year grantees
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

66

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Brian H Aaron
Board Member
B
Burton Shifman
Board Member
S
Steve Margolin
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION?
No. THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION give?
THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT, HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER, and FRESH AIR SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION?
THE RAVITZ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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