Shana Glassman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shana Glassman Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $716,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $155,000. 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$716,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$17.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $953,775 the year before.
25% 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 | $953,775 | 32 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $716,000 | 24 | $17.3 million |
How to apply
Shana Glassman 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 Shana Glassman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 19 | $607,500 |
| New York | 4 | $58,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Academy of Torah | Charitable purpose | $155,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Efshar Project | Charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Action Center | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $38,500 |
| Jewish National Foundation | Charitable purpose | $36,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Shalom Park | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $24,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Ramah in the Rockies | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Denver Jewish Day School | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| National Library of Israel USA | Charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| American Friends of Magen Avraham | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Davis Phinney Foundation | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Geerz | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hillel of Colorado | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Morgan Adams Foundation | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Evan Makovsky
- D Scott Ikenberry
Questions people ask
Does Shana Glassman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shana Glassman Foundation give?
$716,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Shana Glassman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Evan Makovsky (Director) and D Scott Ikenberry (Director).
What does Shana Glassman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.