Apfelbaum Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a particular emphasis on Jewish community initiatives, civil rights, and health-related charities. It provides funding to organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, and health centers, demonstrating a commitment to addressing social issues, including homelessness and health care access. The foundation's mission reflects a focus on enhancing community welfare and promoting civil rights, primarily serving populations in need through its grants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established, reputable nonprofit (often Jewish-community organizations, large federations, or well-known civil-rights and homelessness/health charities) with existing ties or referrals into the foundation’s network, especially those operating in New York or California.
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence in New York (or established operations in California).
- • Established relationship or introduction from a prior grantee or local federation.
- • Work aligned with Jewish community support, civil-rights advocacy, homelessness services, or health-related charities.
- • Capacity to receive general operating support at the mid- to large-grant level.
Geography
Observed giving is regional rather than national: 2023 grants were concentrated in two states with about 72% of dollars to New York, though earlier year giving included a few additional states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a moderate number of independent recipients (6 in 2023 and 10 in 2022) with four repeats across years, indicating a modestly diverse portfolio despite heavy dollar concentration among a few large grants.
New Applicants
Filings and the foundation’s stated practice show grants are to preselected organizations; while two new recipients appeared in 2023, the preselection policy and repeat-heavy pattern indicate unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
