Private foundation · EIN 95-3190683 · Santa Monica, California

Sheldon & Carol Appel Family 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: 30 grants paid, $164K total, median $1,750. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$164K
Median grant
$1,750
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 29 of 30 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAMedical research$50K
Jay Schapira Med FoundationLos Angeles, CACardiac disease research$25K
Jewish FederationLos Angeles, CAcreate safe, joyful, and connected Jewish life in Los Angeles, Israel, and around the world$15K
UCLA Medical Hospitality FundLos Angeles, CAadvancing excellence in education, research and service$15K
Los Angeles Giving CircleLos Angeles, CAsupports economic self-sufficiency programs for women and girls$7,614
Concern FoundationLos Angeles, CASupport cancer researchers$7,500
American Committe for Weizmann Institue of ScienceNew York, NYSupport scientific research$5,000
American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic OrchestraNew York, NYsupports the world-class Israel Philharmonic$5,000
American Jewish UniversitySherman Oaks, CAsupporting transformative educational experiences that strengthen communities and enrich the Jewish world$5,000
City of HopeDuarte, CAconquer cancer and diabetes for people everywhere by integrating scientific discovery, clinical ingenuity and compassion.$5,000
Determined to SucceedSanta Monica, CAcollege access & success program$4,347
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYinternational medical humanitarian organization$2,500
Dr Roy NiniLos Angeles, CAsupport medical research$2,500
Planned Parenthood Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAsupport reproductive and sexual health and wellness across Los Angeles$2,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCprovide meals during crisis$2,000
Heal PalestineKent, OHhealing and empowering the children of Gaza$1,500
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CAprotect and support LGBTQ+ youth in crisis$1,500
Heal the BaySanta Monica, CAkeeps our beaches, rivers, and watersheds safe, healthy and clean$1,000
Jvc SocalLos Angeles, CAprovide no-cost job training programs$1,000
Sogorea Te' Land TrustOakland, CAfacilitates the return of Indigenous land to Indigenous people$1,000
Didi Hirsch Mental Health ServicesCulver City, CAprovides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services$850
Best Friends Animal SocietyLos Angeles, CAoperates the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs$500
Israel Guide Dog CenterWarrington, PAhelp visually impaired Israelis$500
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAassist youth in achieving their full potential$500
Jewish Home for the AgingReseda, CAProvide care for older adults$500
LarcLos Angeles, CAprepare LA for climate change$500
Global ArtsLos Angeles, CAprovide free after-school music classes to students in the Pico Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles$300
Harvard Westlake SchoolLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$250
Corazon de Vida FoundationIrvine, CAsupport orphaned/abandoned children$249

By state: California 24 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 1 · Ohio 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Monica, California, tax-exempt since 1978. 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 Sheldon & Carol Appel Family 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 Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $164K across 30 grants, a median of $1,750.

Where does Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation give?

California (24 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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