The Somekh Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Somekh Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $432,235 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$432,235
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$755,111
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $335,630 the year before.
18% 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 | $335,630 | 79 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $432,235 | 73 | $755,111 |
How to apply
The Somekh 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 The Somekh Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $136,800 |
| New York | 15 | $127,800 |
| California | 41 | $122,275 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $11,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Israel Education Foundation | Culture & education | $100,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic | Culture & education | $57,000 |
| American Friends of Idc | Culture & education | $50,000 |
| Israaid | Culture & education | $50,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Culture & education | $25,000 |
| Arlekin Players Theatre | Culture & education | $20,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | Culture & education | $11,000 |
| American Friends of Rambam Hospital | Culture & education | $10,000 |
| Impact Israel | Culture & education | $10,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | Culture & education | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Culture & education | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival | Culture & education | $10,000 |
| SF Symphony | Culture & education | $7,500 |
| American Friends of Moreshet | Culture & education | $5,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | Culture & education | $5,000 |
| JDC | Culture & education | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Moma | Culture & education | $3,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | Culture & education | $2,500 |
| Oshman Family JCC | Culture & education | $2,500 |
| The Contemporary Jewish Museum | Culture & education | $2,500 |
| Israel 21C | Culture & education | $2,250 |
| American Society of Yad Vashem | Culture & education | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children Services SF | Culture & education | $2,000 |
| San Jose Museum of Art | Culture & education | $2,000 |
| Adl | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| American Friends of the Technoda Inc | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| El Camino Real Hospital Foundation | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| Glide Foundation | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| HCM Foundation | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| Kqed | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| San Jose Symphony | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| Save A Child Heart | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| SF Jazz | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Culture & education | $1,000 |
| Cantor Art Center at Stanford University | Culture & education | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Sass Somekh
- Eta Somekh
Questions people ask
Does The Somekh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Somekh Family Foundation give?
$432,235 in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Somekh Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sass Somekh (Trustee) and Eta Somekh (Trustee).
What does The Somekh Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.