The Rav-noy Family Foundation Incorporated

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Private Foundation
SHERMAN OAKS, CaliforniaSmallEIN: 954663319
Religious and Faith-based OrganizationsJewish OrganizationsReligious Educational InstitutionsSynagogues

This organization is a private foundation that primarily supports religious and faith-based initiatives, with a strong focus on the Jewish community. Its mission is inferred from its funding patterns, which predominantly benefit various religious organizations, synagogues, and educational institutions with a religious orientation. The foundation serves a diverse array of recipients, primarily within the religious sector, and demonstrates a commitment to enhancing religious education and community support. Its funding activities are concentrated in California, particularly in the Los Angeles area, where it has established significant partnerships with local religious organizations.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Small to mid‑sized religious or Jewish community organizations based in California, such as synagogues, Chabad centers, and religious schools with local programs.

Good Fit

  • Located in California or serving California Jewish communities.
  • Religious or faith‑based programming, especially Jewish community services or religious education.
  • Established local presence or known relationships within the foundation's community network.
  • Need for modest grants (many awards are under $5K, with some larger local grants).

Geography

Restrictive

Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in California (about 98% of dollars), with only negligible out‑of‑state shares despite small counts in other states.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The latest year funded many distinct independent recipients (45 grants to 45 recipients) with roughly half returning and half new, indicating a broad recipient set despite dollar concentration to a few.

New Applicants

Moderate

Observed behavior shows a substantial number of new recipients in the latest year (21 of 45), but the foundation records state it funds only preselected applicants and there is no public application route, so direct entry likelihood is uncertain.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026