Shepher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shepher Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $590,850 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $340,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$590,850
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$340,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $585,150 the year before.
39% of its 2025 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 | $765,500 | 17 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $585,150 | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $590,850 | 19 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Shepher 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 Shepher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $469,850 |
| New York | 3 | $56,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israeli-American Council | Build a united and engaged israeli-american community | $340,000 |
| Gift of Life | Curing blood cancer through cellular therapy | $50,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance DBA Stand With US | Supporting israel and fighting antisemitism | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Provide for health, welfare, and education of idf soldiers | $36,000 |
| Israel Christian Nexus | Encourage relationships between christians and jews | $25,000 |
| Stand by Me | Provide moral support and necessary services to israeli-american cancer patients | $20,000 |
| Pef Endowment Funds Inc | Enable distribution of funds to approved charities in israel | $10,000 |
| Maccabi World Union Inc | Sports and education | $10,000 |
| Freinds of Nahal Haredi | Support of idf haredi soldiers | $10,000 |
| Lehosheet Yad la | To care for children with cancer | $7,500 |
| Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble | Promote jewish culture and values through dance and song | $5,000 |
| Larger Than Life | To help children cope with cancer | $5,000 |
| Oseh Chessed Inc | Distribute food to families in need | $5,000 |
| Individual | Increase public awareness of those in need | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Documentation, study, and interpretation of the holocaust | $5,000 |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | Aid chp employees and families | $5,000 |
| Chabad of North Hollywood | Assist children stricken with severe illness | $1,800 |
| Give Click 4 Love | Assist individuals and families with financial and/or physical difficulties | $500 |
| Cedars Sinai | Healthcare research and clinical care | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Miriam Shepher
Questions people ask
Does Shepher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shepher Foundation give?
$590,850 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Shepher Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Miriam Shepher (Trustee).
What does Shepher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.