Private foundation · EIN 46-3779263 · Sherman Oaks, California · Health care

Schmuel Jewish 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $20K total, median $5,400. 80% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$20K
Median grant
$5,400
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$2.0M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Schlomo Schmuel, 3809 Hollyline Avenue, Sherman Oaks, Ca, 2134473280, SCHLOMO00@YAHOO.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad of ShermanSherman Oaks, CAReligious outreach$5,400
Chabad of EmoryAtlanta, GAEducational outreach$5,400
Oseh ChessedValley Village, CAReligious outreach$5,400
Iac for Action (israeli-American Coalition for Action)Los Angeles, CAReligious outreach$1,800
American Friends of ShebaLos Angeles, CAReligious outreach$1,500

By state: California 4 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Schmuel Jewish Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sherman Oaks, California, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Schmuel Jewish 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 Schmuel Jewish Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $20K across 5 grants, a median of $5,400.

Where does Schmuel Jewish Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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