Rabbi Abraham and Shirley Kelman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rabbi Abraham and Shirley Kelman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $74,437 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $750 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$74,437
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$948,735
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $106,271 the year before.
32% 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 | $106,271 | 30 | $957,817 |
| 2024 | $74,437 | 33 | $948,735 |
How to apply
Rabbi Abraham and Shirley Kelman Foundation Inc 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 Rabbi Abraham and Shirley Kelman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $5,800 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 7 | $38,200 |
| New York | 14 | $27,187 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| chabad | distributions to poor families to enable independent living | $10,000 |
| Individual | Community Services for the Poor | $9,700 |
| Cong Aguduth Israel of Boro Park | distributions to poor families to enable independent living | $7,500 |
| Shoresh Inc | Program for handicapped children | $6,000 |
| Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund | Provide food, shelter, clothing and basic living needs for poor and needy baltimore residents | $5,500 |
| American Friends of Hakav Hameached | Respite programs for disabled children | $5,000 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | HOSPITAL and respite CARE FOR THE families of the SICK | $5,000 |
| Jewish Caring Network | Assist cronically ill patients and their families in association of jhh | $5,000 |
| Individual | Meals-on-wheels program | $3,000 |
| American Friends of the Red Door in | Synagogue based program for senior citizens | $3,000 |
| Dorot USA | Community based care for the elderly | $3,000 |
| Ohr Somayack International | Sponsor a disadvantaged child | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
| The Chesed Fund | To facilitate charitable giving. | $1,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Response Unit are trained to handle a broad spectrum of situations, from medical emergencies to large-scale disaster response | $1,000 |
| Individual | Provides aid and assistance to soldiers wounded in the war against Hamas | $750 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Ny | Hospitality for families with critically injured patients | $500 |
| Individual | Religious education enrichment | $500 |
| Individual | Education | $500 |
| Ne'eman Foundation | To support projects that reduce or eliminate poverty, advance education, religion and quality of life, and promotes charitable initiatives for community development in Israeli communities | $500 |
| Individual | To help English-speakers get past the language barrier and cultural differences while living in Israe | $500 |
| Orthodox Union - the Israeli Center | Educational and charitable programming | $500 |
| Core Outreach Foundation | Enhances Jewish heritage access through diverse educational programs and social services for all ages, fostering community connection and spiritual growth | $500 |
| Friends of Asor Fund USA | Donation to Widows & Orphans | $500 |
| Individual | Charitable org that help with home services for the sick and infirm | $462 |
| Individual | $300 | |
| Individual | provides educational services and assistance to American students studying for a year in Israel | $271 |
| Individual | Purchase books for their library | $267 |
| American Friends of Kupat Ha'ir | Charitable organization that provides for poor families | $200 |
| Individual | $199 | |
| Am Yisrael Chai Fund | To build and support the agriculture, infrastructure, and people of Israel. | $180 |
| One Israel Fund | To facilitate, on average, over 200 unique projects annually, filling gaps in education, medical, recreation, preventative security and all other forms of community development and social welfare. | $108 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Kowalsky
- Avrum Kowalsky
Questions people ask
Does Rabbi Abraham and Shirley Kelman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rabbi Abraham and Shirley Kelman Foundation Inc give?
$74,437 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Rabbi Abraham and Shirley Kelman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon Kowalsky (Executive Direc) and Avrum Kowalsky (Treasurer).
What does Rabbi Abraham and Shirley Kelman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and youth programs.