Private foundation · EIN 62-6195785 · Memphis, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Herbert Shainberg 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: 12 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $100K. 83% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$1.2M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in TN
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Memphis Jewish Community CenterMemphis, TNCharitable$300K
Bornblum Jewish Community SchoolMemphis, TNCharitable$198K
Beth SholomMemphis, TNCharitable$150K
Temple IsraelMemphis, TNCharitable$135K
The Jewish Foundation of MemphisMemphis, TNCharitable$108K
Church Health Center of MemphisMemphis, TNCharitable$100K
Memphis Jewish Home and RehabCordova, TNCharitable$100K
B'nai B'rith Youth Organization IncWashington, DCCharitable$50K
City LeadershipMemphis, TNCharitable$25K
Facing History for AntisemitismMemphis, TNCharitable$15K
MhaMemphis, TNCharitable$10K
Verner Center for Early LearningAsheville, NCCharitable$5,000

By state: Tennessee 10 · District of Columbia 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Herbert Shainberg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, administered in care of Argent Tr Co of Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Herbert Shainberg 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 Herbert Shainberg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 12 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Herbert Shainberg Foundation give?

Tennessee (10 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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