The Kuba-Shemesh Health and Wellness Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kuba-Shemesh Health and Wellness Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,660 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$37,660
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$770,748
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,200 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,100 | 6 | $745,165 |
| 2024 | $37,200 | 8 | $759,393 |
| 2025 | $37,660 | 8 | $770,748 |
How to apply
The Kuba-Shemesh Health and Wellness 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 The Kuba-Shemesh Health and Wellness Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $18,380 |
| New York | 3 | $17,280 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adi Israel Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| American Friends Magen David Adom | Charitable contribution | $6,280 |
| Israeli American Council | Charitable contribution | $6,280 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| St John's Health Center Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Rape Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,100 |
| Admh | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Ali Forney Center | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Avraham Shemesh
- Shaul Kuba
- Nicholas Morosoff
Questions people ask
Does The Kuba-Shemesh Health and Wellness Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kuba-Shemesh Health and Wellness Foundation give?
$37,660 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Kuba-Shemesh Health and Wellness Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Avraham Shemesh (President/Director), Shaul Kuba (President/Director) and Nicholas Morosoff (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Kuba-Shemesh Health and Wellness Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.