Shamash Fund DBA the Shamash Fund
Preselected recipients only
Shamash Fund DBA the Shamash Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $206,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $115,000. 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$206,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $155,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $155,000 | 15 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $206,500 | 15 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Shamash Fund DBA the Shamash Fund 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 Shamash Fund DBA the Shamash Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $160,500 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $115,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | None | $25,000 |
| International Committee for Red Cro | General support | $25,000 |
| Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies | General support | $7,500 |
| American Jewish World Service | General support | $5,000 |
| Teach for America | General support | $5,000 |
| Bnai Jeshurun | General support | $5,000 |
| Innocence Project New Orleans | General support | $5,000 |
| The New Israel Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| So Ca Education Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | General support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School New Orl | General support | $2,000 |
| Hillel at Stanford | General support | $2,000 |
| Yale University | General support | $1,000 |
| Sar Academy | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ezekiel Vanderhoek
- Stephanie Green
Questions people ask
Does Shamash Fund DBA the Shamash Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shamash Fund DBA the Shamash Fund give?
$206,500 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Shamash Fund DBA the Shamash Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Ezekiel Vanderhoek (President) and Stephanie Green (Secretary).
What does Shamash Fund DBA the Shamash Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.