The Susan Stein Shiva Foundation Fka the Susan S Shiva Foundation
Accepts applications
The Susan Stein Shiva Foundation Fka the Susan S Shiva Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,150 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,150
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $976,132 the year before.
59% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $976,132 | 44 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 27 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Susan S Shiva Foundation C/O Btag 66 Hudson Blvd E Suite, 2200, New York, NY 10001 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 697-6900 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required. A letter summarizing the request supported by appropriate brochures or material is required. |
| Restrictions | Grants are generally restricted to health care, education and the arts and are issued at the discretion of the board of directors. |
What The Susan Stein Shiva Foundation Fka the Susan S Shiva Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $850,787 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,021 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Public Theater | General charitable support | $400,000 |
| Vassar College | General charitable support | $220,000 |
| American Friends of Keshet Eilon | General charitable support | $58,000 |
| Americans for the Israeli Third Way | General charitable support | $50,000 |
| The Film Collaborative | General charitable support | $50,000 |
| The Gloria Foundation | General charitable support | $50,000 |
| Women in Film & Video | General charitable support | $50,000 |
| Storyline Inc | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Women's Media Center | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center Inc | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| The Bronx Defenders | General charitable support | $5,250 |
| Snack & Friends Inc | General charitable support | $5,181 |
| American Friends of the Parents Circle | General charitable support | $5,150 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Barbara D Sherman Memorial Scholarship | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Jigsaw Educational Productions Inc | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Lismore Road Inc | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| New York Landmarks Conservancy | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| The Village Temple | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Ameri Friends of the Israeli Opera | General charitable support | $3,600 |
| Rehearsal Club | General charitable support | $2,585 |
| Baryshnikov Arts Center Inc | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Sag Harbor Song Festival Inc | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp | General charitable support | $1,021 |
| Alex Fund | General charitable support | $1,000 |
| From K-1'S | General charitable support | $21 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Shiva
- Jonathan Sherman
Questions people ask
Does The Susan Stein Shiva Foundation Fka the Susan S Shiva Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Susan Stein Shiva Foundation Fka the Susan S Shiva Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,150.
Who runs The Susan Stein Shiva Foundation Fka the Susan S Shiva Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexandra Shiva (Trustee) and Jonathan Sherman (Trustee).
What does The Susan Stein Shiva Foundation Fka the Susan S Shiva Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.