The Herta & Paul Amir Foundation concentrates its philanthropy on Jewish and Israel-focused institutions, with very large gifts to Israeli higher‑education/medical partners and steady support for U.S. Jewish communal and cultural organizations. Most grants are unrestricted/general support and include both cultural (museums, arts) and pro‑Israel advocacy/educational groups, with some local giving in Los Angeles (synagogues, federation).
A single seven-figure gift anchors the Herta & Paul Amir Foundation’s recent giving: $11,031,123 in 2023 to the American Society of the University for general support. That scale is typical of a funder that combines major institutional endowments with smaller, repeated operating grants. The foundation’s recent record shows sustained support for Jewish and Israel-focused organizations, especially through American friends vehicles tied to Israeli universities, hospitals, museums, and cultural institutions. It also backs U.S. Jewish communal organizations in Los Angeles, including the Jewish Federation of Greater La and Sinai Temple, alongside broader Israel advocacy and public diplomacy groups. General support dominates the recent grants list, suggesting flexible funding rather than tightly restricted project grants. Within that pattern, the foundation has repeatedly funded American Friends of Rambam, American Israel Education Foundatio, and American Society of the University, indicating ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. The mix of large institutional gifts, mid-sized communal support, and smaller cultural grants gives a clear picture of a foundation focused on Jewish infrastructure, Israeli institutions, and civic-cultural ties across the U.S. and Israel.
Israeli higher education and medicine appear to be central to the Herta & Paul Amir Foundation’s recent work. It gave $3,490,000 and $2,480,000 in 2023, then $787,328 in 2024, to American Friends of Rambam for general support. It also made a $11,031,123 grant in 2023 and a $1,010,611 grant in 2024 to the American Society of the University. Cultural giving is another visible thread: the foundation supported the Museum of Contempory Art with $250,000 in 2023 and Tel Aviv Museum of Art with $100,000 in 2024. In the advocacy and education area, it gave $158,000 in 2023 and $75,000 in both 2023 and 2024 to American Israel Education Foundatio, plus $38,000 in 2023 and $8,000 in 2023 to The American Israel Public Affairs.
Typical grants cluster across a wide range, with a p25 of $1,019, a median of $8,700, and a p75 of $75,000. The recent record includes both very large institutional gifts and many smaller operating grants, mostly marked general support. Recipients appear across multiple years, including repeated awards to the same organizations in 2023 and 2024, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a private grantmaker with a national scope of giving and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$2.3M
$38.4M
$1.8M
$116K
Most grants fall between $1K and $75K, with a median of $9K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$9K
75th Percentile
$75K
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Highly concentrated giving: two recipients account for the vast majority of dollars. The foundation favors repeat, multi‑grant relationships, provides general/unrestricted support, and mixes very large transformational gifts to a few core Israeli partners with smaller recurring grants to U.S. Jewish cultural, religious, and advocacy organizations.
Notable grantees: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY, AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMBAM, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LA, TEL AVIV MUSEUM OF ART / AMERICAN FRIENDS TEL AVIV MUSEUM OF ART, AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Although the foundation is headquartered in Beverly Hills, its giving is national and reaches recipients in 100% U.S. locations in the recent list. California receives the most grants, accounting for 33% of grants to recipients in the HQ state, with Los Angeles appearing repeatedly through The Jewish Federation of Greater La, Museum of Contempory Art, Sinai Temple, and UCLA - the Uc Regents. Outside California, New York is a major recipient location, including New York, NY and Teaneck, NJ. Washington, DC also appears often through policy and advocacy organizations.
Its recent grants center on Jewish and Israel-focused institutions: Israeli higher-education and medical partners, museums and cultural groups, U.S. Jewish communal organizations in Los Angeles, and pro-Israel advocacy and public diplomacy organizations. The grant list shows many awards labeled general support.
The grant-size distribution is broad. The p25 grant is $1,019, the median grant is $8,700, and the p75 grant is $75,000. Recent giving also includes several seven-figure awards, so the foundation uses both small operating grants and very large institutional gifts.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including American Friends of Rambam, American Society of the University, American Israel Education Foundatio, The Jewish Federation of Greater La, Sinai Temple, Friends of Elnet, and UCLA - the Uc Regents. That pattern suggests recurring support.
California is the top state by grant count, with 33% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Los Angeles organizations appear repeatedly, while New York and Washington, DC also receive multiple grants.
The recent grants list is dominated by general support. That includes large awards such as $11,031,123 to the American Society of the University, $3,490,000 to American Friends of Rambam, and $250,000 to The Jewish Federation of Greater La, along with smaller general-support grants to cultural, educational, and advocacy organizations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $1,010,611 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMBAM | NEW YORK, NY | $787,328 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| TEL AVIV MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATIO | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISRAEL | TEANECK, NJ | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| SINAI TEMPLE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $18,195 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| FRIENDS OF ELNET | SKOKIE, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS ISRAEL PHILHARMONI | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| UCLA - THE UC REGENTS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $8,700 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| THE AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,140 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| FRIENDS OF YAD SARAH | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| CAMERA MIDDLE EAST REPORTING | BOSTON, MA | $750 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM | WASHINGTON, DC | $720 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| GIFFORD LAW CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $500 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $100 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| CHEVRA KADISHA | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $50 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $11,031,123 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMBAM | NEW YORK, NY | $3,490,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMBAM | NEW YORK, NY | $2,480,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORY ART | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATIO | WASHINGTON, DC | $158,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS TEL AVIV MUSEUM OF | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATIO | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| THE AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS | WASHINGTON, DC | $38,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| SINAI TEMPLE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $13,195 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| FRIENDS OF ELNET | SKOKIE, IL | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $9,902 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| UCLA - THE UC REGENTS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $8,700 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| UCLA - THE UC REGENTS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $8,700 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| THE AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS | WASHINGTON, DC | $8,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ISRAEL | ALTADENA, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS ISRAEL PHILHARMONI | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MUSE | NEW YORK, NY | $3,500 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| SINAI TEMPLE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $3,195 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIV | ENCINO, CA | $2,500 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YAD SARAH | NEW YORK, NY | $2,500 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $2,500 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,025 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| JOHN PAUL GETTY MUSEUM | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| PRO ISRAEL AMERICA | BRONX, NY | $1,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| MIDDLE EAST REPORTING | BOSTON, MA | $500 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN YOUTH SYMPHONY | EL SEGUNDO, CA | $150 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE | SANTA MONICA, CA | $120 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| THE JEWISH MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | $60 | 2023 | GENERAL |
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY
$1,010,611GENERAL
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMBAM
$787,328GENERAL
TEL AVIV MUSEUM OF ART
$100,000GENERAL
AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATIO
$75,000GENERAL
GENERAL
THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE
$20,000GENERAL
SINAI TEMPLE
$18,195GENERAL
AMERICAN FRIENDS ISRAEL PHILHARMONI
$10,000GENERAL
UCLA - THE UC REGENTS
$8,700GENERAL
CAMERA MIDDLE EAST REPORTING
$750GENERAL
CHEVRA KADISHA
$50GENERAL
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMBAM
$3,490,000GENERAL
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMBAM
$2,480,000GENERAL
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORY ART
$250,000GENERAL
AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATIO
$158,000GENERAL
AMERICAN FRIENDS TEL AVIV MUSEUM OF
$100,000GENERAL
AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATIO
$75,000GENERAL
SINAI TEMPLE
$13,195GENERAL
THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE
$10,000GENERAL
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY
$9,902GENERAL
UCLA - THE UC REGENTS
$8,700GENERAL USE
UCLA - THE UC REGENTS
$8,700GENERAL
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ISRAEL
$5,000GENERAL
AMERICAN FRIENDS ISRAEL PHILHARMONI
$5,000GENERAL
SINAI TEMPLE
$3,195GENERAL USE
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIV
$2,500GENERAL
THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE
$1,025GENERAL
JOHN PAUL GETTY MUSEUM
$1,000GENERAL
PRO ISRAEL AMERICA
$1,000GENERAL
MIDDLE EAST REPORTING
$500GENERAL
AMERICAN YOUTH SYMPHONY
$150GENERAL
SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE
$120GENERAL