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Benjamin and Susan Shapell Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Los Angeles, California · EIN 954653430

Benjamin and Susan Shapell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,100 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $31,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

Benjamin and Susan Shapell Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Benjamin and Susan Shapell Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$41,500
New Jersey1$5,000
Massachusetts1$3,600

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pef Israel Endowment Fund
New York, NY
Humanitarian, educational$31,500
American Friends of Mayanotmayanot Institute of Jewish Studies
New York, NY
Humanitarian, educational$10,000
Jewish Outreach Centerohel Ari Fund
Teaneck, NJ
Humanitarian, educational$5,000
Giving Group Community A Partner of Sunflowers)
Boston, MA
Humanitarian, educational$3,600

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Benjamin and Susan Shapell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Benjamin and Susan Shapell Foundation Inc give?

$50,100 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs Benjamin and Susan Shapell Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Benjamin Shapell (President & Ceo) and Susan Shapell (Cfo & Secretary).

What does Benjamin and Susan Shapell Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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