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Schmuel Jewish Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sherman Oaks, California · EIN 463779263

Schmuel Jewish Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $19,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,400 and the largest $5,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $14,505 the year before.

60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$14,5053$64,494
2024$19,5005$32,220

How to apply

Schmuel Jewish 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Schmuel Jewish Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$14,100
Georgia1$5,400

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad of Sherman
Sherman Oaks, CA
Religious outreach$5,400
Chabad of Emory
Atlanta, GA
Educational outreach$5,400
Oseh Chessed
Valley Village, CA
Religious outreach$5,400
Iac for Action (Israeli-American Coalition for Action)
Los Angeles, CA
Religious outreach$1,800
American Friends of Sheba
Los Angeles, CA
Religious outreach$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Schmuel Jewish Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Schmuel Jewish Foundation give?

$19,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,400.

Who runs Schmuel Jewish Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Schlomo Schmuel (President).

What does Schmuel Jewish Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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