Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,838 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $109 and the largest $24,290. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,838
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$109
- Largest grant$24,290
- Assets$526,486
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $72,741 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $77,816 | 72 | $422,332 |
| 2024 | $72,741 | 74 | $549,800 |
| 2025 | $70,838 | 74 | $526,486 |
How to apply
Marla & Joseph Shafran 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 Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 37 | $57,192 |
| Colorado | 2 | $8,100 |
| New York | 18 | $3,706 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $370 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $350 |
| Florida | 2 | $280 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200 |
| Missouri | 2 | $172 |
| Michigan | 1 | $118 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fuchs Mizrachi Schools | Educational programs | $24,290 |
| Green Road Synagogue | General operating support | $17,200 |
| Denver Academy of Torah | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Bikur Cholim of Cleveland | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies North America Inc | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland | General operating support | $1,350 |
| Lakeview Community Mikvah | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Park Synagogue | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Negev Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| University Circle Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Jewish Community Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Oheb Zedek-Cedar Sinai Synagogue | General operating support | $550 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | General operating support | $500 |
| Beachwood Kehilla | General operating support | $495 |
| Jewish Sacred Society of Cleveland | General operating support | $360 |
| Hebrew Academy of Cleveland | General operating support | $325 |
| American Friends of Bnei Akiva Yeshivot in Israel Inc | General operating support | $300 |
| Cleveland Botanical Gardens | General operating support | $300 |
| Kollel Yad Chaim Mordechai | General operating support | $300 |
| Chabad on Campus International Inc | General operating support | $280 |
| Middle East Forum | General operating support | $250 |
| The Hotsey Scholarship Program | General operating support | $250 |
| Friends of Yeshivat Sha'alvim | General operating support | $200 |
| Kiryat Sanz Laniado Hospital | General operating support | $200 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | General operating support | $200 |
| Torah Community Fund Inc | General operating support | $200 |
| Livnot U'lehihanot | Geneeral operating support | $180 |
| Case Western Reserve University | General operating support | $180 |
| Amit Children | General operating support | $175 |
| The Jewish Museum | General operating support | $175 |
| Matan Bsayser of Cleveland Inc | General operating support | $172 |
| Cleveland Zoology Society | General operating support | $159 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | General operating support | $150 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General operating support | $150 |
| St Ignatius | General operating support | $150 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | General operating support | $139 |
| Michigan Hillel | General operating support | $118 |
| Alzheimers Association | General operating support | $100 |
| Beachwood Library | General operating support | $100 |
| Ben-Gurion University | General operating support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Shafran
- Marla Shafran
Questions people ask
Does Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation give?
$70,838 in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $109.
Who runs Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Shafran (Trustee) and Marla Shafran (Trustee).
What does Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.