Grants paid in 2024
51 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth ElHighland Park, IL | Support the synagogue and its security | $1.1M |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL | Social services | $770K |
| Jewish United Fund - Kibbutz Nir OzChicago, IL | Kibbutz family expenses and milking stations | $235K |
| Jewish United Fund - American Friends of Sheba Medical CenterChicago, IL | Medical equipment | $233K |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University IncNew York, NY | Research on food safety | $222K |
| Jewish United Fund - Na' Amat USAChicago, IL | Bomb shelter | $180K |
| Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NY | Support israeli services and scholarships | $140K |
| The Clarion ProjectRichardson, TX | Education on public safety | $110K |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL | Emergency resources | $109K |
| Central Fund of IsraelCedarhurst, NY | Public affairs, public awareness, combat anti-semitism | $100K |
| Help Hope LiveRadnor, PA | Highland park shooting victim fund | $100K |
| Jewish United Fund - Tel Aviv UniversityChicago, IL | Emergency education resources | $100K |
| Stand TogetherArlington, VA | Public affairs | $100K |
| Jewish United Fund - United HatzalahChicago, IL | Oxygen and related medical equipment for the north of israel and hatzalah | $86K |
| Ronald McDonald House CharitiesChicago, IL | New hospital in brazil and general programs for support of children needing major medical care | $75K |
| The Israel Advocacy GroupSpring House, PA | Public affairs, public awareness, combat anti-semitism | $75K |
| Camp for All KidsChicago, IL | Youth development | $70K |
| Friends of ElnetSkokie, IL | Education of citizens and leaders to promote israel-europe relations | $64K |
| Israeli-American CouncilWoodland Hills, CA | Support the israeli-american community | $50K |
| Jewish United Fund - Mobile Aeder MediaChicago, IL | Social services | $50K |
| Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago - Shirley Ryan AbilitylabChicago, IL | Medical services | $50K |
| Jewish United Fund - Ben-Gurion UniversityChicago, IL | Social services | $37K |
| The Binyamin FundSpring Valley, NY | Medical services | $36K |
| Ronald McDonald House CharitiesChicago, IL | Family room program and general programs for support of children needing major medical care | $30K |
| KeshetNorthbrook, IL | Education, recreation, adult and residential programs for individuals with disabilities | $25K |
| American Israel Education FoundationWashington, DC | Education, research and programs to promote israel-american relations | $21K |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY | Support medical research relating to multiple sclerosis | $19K |
| United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC | Support museum operations | $18K |
| Council for Jewish ElderlyChicago, IL | Elder care | $15K |
| Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, VA | Veterans and first responders support | $15K |
| Glenwood AcademyGlenwood, MD | Education | $10K |
| Chicago Police Memorial FoundationChicago, IL | Survivor family services | $10K |
| Jewish National Fund - Adi Negev-Nahalat EranNew York, NY | Support the hospital in negev | $10K |
| Jewish Institute for National SecurityWashington, DC | Education and research in support of national security | $9,733 |
| Build IncChicago, IL | Chicagoland youth services | $8,685 |
| StandwithusLos Angeles, CA | Fighting anti-semitism | $7,463 |
| Jewish National FundNew York, NY | Support charitable causes consistent with jewish ethics | $7,250 |
| Goodman TheatreChicago, IL | Support performing arts | $6,168 |
| The ArkChicago, IL | Social services | $5,362 |
| American Committee for Weizmann Institute of ScienceNew York, NY | Research in the natural and exact sciences and advancing scientific studies in schools | $5,319 |
| Boys & Girls Club of ChicagoChicago, IL | Youth activities | $5,250 |
| Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation LtdSkokie, IL | Support services for people with als | $5,250 |
| Israel Baseball Americas IncBaltimore, MD | Youth development | $5,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FL | Medical support for children | $5,000 |
| The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA | Social services | $5,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End HomelessnessChicago, IL | Youth development | $4,500 |
| Rett Syndrome Research TrustTrumbull, CT | Medical research | $3,265 |
| Hillel at IllinoisChampaign, IL | College student support services | $3,198 |
| Old St Patrick's Church-ChicagoChicago, IL | Support church funding | $2,128 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL | Youth swimming program fees | $1,078 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL | Basic and emergency aid | $263 |
By state: Illinois 28 · New York 8 · Pennsylvania 2 · Virginia 3 · Texas 1 · California 2
About this foundation
Sheba Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Highland Park, Illinois, administered in care of Steven H Lavin, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sheba Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Sheba Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $4.4M across 51 grants, a median of $21K.
Where does Sheba Foundation give?
Illinois (28 grants), New York (8 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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