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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 77-0261342

Altman-Aronow Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in San Jose, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 49 grants and $130,541 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $130,541

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $325,663

  • Tax year 2024

    $75,650

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $343,512

  • Tax year 2023

    $83,590

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $456,408

  • Tax year 2022

    $70,023

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $516,426

  • Tax year 2021

    $57,560

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $571,163

  • Tax year 2020

    $74,510

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $556,764

  • Tax year 2019

    $63,135

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $614,959

  • Tax year 2018

    $45,242

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $620,518

Grants paid in 2025

49 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Congregation SinaiSan Jose, CA

    Support organization that promote jewish educational, religious and cultural activities.

    $60,250
  2. Yavneh Day SchoolLos Gatos, CA

    Support organizations that promote jewish educational and cultural activities and support educational institutions in the san francisco bay area.

    $14,800
  3. Jewish Family ServicesLos Gatos, CA

    Support organizations that promote jewish educational and cultural activities by providing a wide range of social services.

    $5,918
  4. Jewish Silicon ValleyLos Gatos, CA

    Supports multiple jewish agencies in the south SF bay area

    $5,000
  5. Hillel of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    Support organizations that promote jewish educational and cultural activities.

    $3,600
  6. Congregation Beth JacobRedwood City, CA

    Jewish synagogue

    $2,030
  7. Chance Theater - Betty Aitken Theater Arts CenterAnaheim, CA

    Theater arts center

    $2,000
  8. Magen David AdomNew York, NY

    Medical and ambulance services throughout israel.

    $1,800
  9. Terraces of Los Gatos Human Good FundLos Gatos, CA

    Senior living center charitable foundation

    $1,600
  10. HiasSilver Spring, MD

    Support hebrew immigrants

    $1,525
  11. Get Bent FriendsOakland, CA

    Empowering youth through mentorships

    $1,021
  12. American Jewish World ServiceNew York, NY

    Promotes social around the world

    $1,000
  13. Americans for Ben Gurion UniversityNew York, NY

    University

    $1,000
  14. Animal Kind InternationalJemez Springs, NM

    Promote kindness to animals.

    $1,000
  15. Anti-Defamation LeagueSan Francisco, CA

    Support organizations that protect people's rights and freedoms

    $1,000
  16. Congregation Shir HadashLos Gatos, CA

    Jewish synagogue

    $1,000
  17. Conservation InternationalArlington, VA

    Environmental support services

    $1,000
  18. Friends of the IdfNew York, NY

    Support israel defense forces

    $1,000
  19. Galapagos ConservancyWashington, DC

    Dedicated to the preservation of the galapagos islands

    $1,000
  20. Hadassah SharoneSan Jose, CA

    Support organizations that promote jewish educational and cultural activities.

    $1,000
  21. Happy Hollow Park and ZooSan Jose, CA

    Public zoo and amusement park.

    $1,000
  22. Hebrew Free LoanSan Francisco, CA

    Provides interest-free loans to jewish individuals

    $1,000
  23. Hillel InternationalWashington, DC

    Supports students on college campuses around the world

    $1,000
  24. Humane Society of Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CA

    Support organizations that care for animals.

    $1,000
  25. IsraidBeverly Hills, CA

    Supports victims of natural disasters

    $1,000
  26. J NewsSan Francisco, CA

    Support organizations that promote jewish educational and cultural activities.

    $1,000
  27. Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Private university

    $1,000
  28. MazonLos Angeles, CA

    Jewish organization responding to hunger

    $1,000
  29. Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Environmental nonprofit dedicated to conserving land and waters

    $1,000
  30. North American Conference of Ethiopian JewsNew York, NY

    Aid in survival of ethiopian jews

    $1,000
  31. Peace of Mind Dog RescuePacific Grove, CA

    Animal protection

    $1,000
  32. Planned ParenthoodWashington, DC

    Medical support services

    $1,000
  33. San Jose Stage CompanySan Jose, CA

    Theaterical performance organization

    $1,000
  34. Second Harvest Food BankSan Jose, CA

    Support organizations that shelter and feed the indigent population.

    $1,000
  35. Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    Legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights & public interest litigation

    $1,000
  36. Yiddish Book CenterAmherst, MA

    Rescuing, preserving and digitizing yiddish literature

    $1,000
  37. American Friends of the Asociation for Community in IsraelFlushing, NY

    Promote strong communities inside israel

    $500
  38. Children's Fairyland of OaklandSan Jose, CA

    Organization trying to build health equity in silicon valley.

    $500
  39. FootstepsBelmont, CA

    Child care services

    $500
  40. Friends of Santa Cruz State ParksSanta Cruz, CA

    Protect publc parks

    $500
  41. Jewish Foundation for the RighteousWest Orange, NJ

    Organization connecting, fostering and advocating for jewish values

    $500
  42. Lincoln High School FoundationSan Jose, CA

    Support educational institutions in the san francisco bay area.

    $500
  43. Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CA

    Rescue and protect marine mammals

    $500
  44. Northern California Poodle RescueGrass Valley, CA

    Rescue and protect poodle dogs

    $500
  45. Ocean FoundationWashington, DC

    Promote conservation efforts for gray whales

    $500
  46. Puppies Behind BarsNew York, NY

    Train prison inmates to train service dogs

    $500
  47. Donors ChooseNew York, NY

    Designated giving

    $393
  48. Peninsula SymphonyLos Altos, CA

    Community symphony orchestra

    $350
  49. National Conference of Synagogue YouthNew York, NY

    Connect, inspire and empower jewish youth

    $254

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $16,30056% of the total
  2. Human services2 grants $5,50019% of the total
  3. International aid3 grants $3,52512% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation1 grant $1,0213% of the total
  5. Animals1 grant $1,0003% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid1 grant $1,0003% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $1,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California28 grants $111,569
  2. New York7 grants $5,447
  3. District of Columbia4 grants $3,500
  4. Maryland2 grants $2,525
  5. Virginia2 grants $2,000
  6. Alabama1 grant $1,000
  7. Illinois1 grant $1,000
  8. Massachusetts1 grant $1,000
  9. New Hampshire1 grant $1,000
  10. New Mexico1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ruth SporerDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Amy SchiffDIRECTOR & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 4Pay $0

The return

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