David & Fela Shapell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David & Fela Shapell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $400,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$400,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$66.9 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11.3 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11.3 million | 11 | $64.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 9 | $66.9 million |
How to apply
David & Fela Shapell Family Foundation 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.
What David & Fela Shapell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $2.8 million |
| California | 4 | $538,150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research.to promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $1.0 million |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $667,000 |
| American Friends of Darche Noam - David Shapell College | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $610,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $518,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Centermuseum of Tolerance | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $400,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $87,500 |
| American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $50,000 |
| 1939 Club Inc | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $650 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin Shapell
- Rochelle Shapell
- Irvin N Shapell
Questions people ask
Does David & Fela Shapell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David & Fela Shapell Family Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $400,000.
Who runs David & Fela Shapell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Benjamin Shapell (Secretary), Rochelle Shapell (President) and Irvin N Shapell (Treasurer).
What does David & Fela Shapell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and science and research.