Shoresh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shoresh Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $725,500 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $104,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$725,500
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$104,400
- Assets$17.1 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $819,721 the year before.
37% 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 | $819,721 | 40 | $15.3 million |
| 2024 | $725,500 | 43 | $17.1 million |
How to apply
Shoresh 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 Shoresh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $420,780 |
| New York | 6 | $176,800 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $36,360 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,360 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,600 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $1,220 |
| Washington | 1 | $720 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Hebrew Day School | General | $104,400 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | General | $100,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank (Accfb) | General | $60,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | General | $60,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General | $60,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | General | $60,000 |
| The Shalem Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General | $36,000 |
| Tides Centershalom Bayit | General | $25,000 |
| Direct Relief | General | $20,000 |
| Israid (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Ikar | General | $17,216 |
| Hias | General | $10,360 |
| American Jewish University | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community High School | General | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General | $10,000 |
| Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry | General | $10,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Yes Nature to Neighborhoods | General | $10,000 |
| Israel Friendsworldwide Friends Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Isralight South Florida Inc | General | $3,600 |
| The 1939 Society | General | $3,600 |
| Center for Gender and Refugee Studies Uc Hastings College of Law | General | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Alameda County | General | $2,500 |
| PSL Servicesstrive | General | $2,500 |
| St Vincent Meals on Wheels | General | $2,500 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation (Oakland) | General | $2,404 |
| American Friends of Darche Noam | General | $1,800 |
| Congregation Torat Emet | General | $1,800 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay | General | $1,800 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena | General | $1,000 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | General | $1,000 |
| Jgive Friends of Keren Asor Fund USA Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Malaria No More Fund | General | $720 |
| J the Jewish News of Northern California | General | $500 |
| Mighty Writers | General | $500 |
| A More Perfect Union | General | $360 |
| Bethesda Project | General | $360 |
Officers and trustees
- Rochelle Shapell
- Lorne M Buchman
Questions people ask
Does Shoresh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shoresh Foundation give?
$725,500 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Shoresh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rochelle Shapell (President) and Lorne M Buchman (Secretary & Cfo).
What does Shoresh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and arts and culture.