Private foundation · EIN 45-6748619 · Encino, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shepher Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $591K total, median $7,500. 68% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$591K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Israeli-American CouncilWoodland Hills, CABuild a united and engaged israeli-american community$340K
Gift of LifeBoca Raton, FLCuring blood cancer through cellular therapy$50K
Israel Emergency Alliance Dba Stand With USLos Angeles, CASupporting israel and fighting antisemitism$50K
Friends of the IdfNew York, NYProvide for health, welfare, and education of idf soldiers$36K
Israel Christian NexusNorth Hollywood, CAEncourage relationships between christians and jews$25K
Stand By MeEncino, CAProvide moral support and necessary services to israeli-american cancer patients$20K
Pef Endowment Funds IncNew York, NYEnable distribution of funds to approved charities in israel$10K
Maccabi World Union IncNew York, NYSports and education$10K
Freinds of Nahal HarediJerusalem, ISSupport of idf haredi soldiers$10K
Lehosheet Yad LASherman Oaks, CATo care for children with cancer$7,500
Keshet Chaim Dance EnsembleSherman Oaks, CAPromote jewish culture and values through dance and song$5,000
Larger Than LifeEncino, CATo help children cope with cancer$5,000
Oseh Chessed IncValley Village, CADistribute food to families in need$5,000
Shaili OrgTarzana, CAIncrease public awareness of those in need$5,000
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCDocumentation, study, and interpretation of the holocaust$5,000
Chp 11-99 FoundationCosta Mesa, CAAid chp employees and families$5,000
Chabad of North HollywoodSherman Oaks, CAAssist children stricken with severe illness$1,800
Give Click 4 LoveNorth Hollywood, CAAssist individuals and families with financial and/or physical difficulties$500
Cedars SinaiLos Angeles, CAHealthcare research and clinical care$50

By state: California 13 · New York 3 · Florida 1 · INTL 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Shepher Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Encino, California, administered in care of Itzhak Shepher, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Shepher Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Shepher Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $591K across 19 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Shepher Foundation give?

California (13 grants), New York (3 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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