Shifrin Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Shifrin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beachwood, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $19,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$130,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$19,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $139,840 the year before.
12% of its 2025 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 | $94,700 | 19 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $139,840 | 28 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 25 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Shifrin 23240 Chagrin Boulevard, Beachwood, OH 44122 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 831-3366 |
| What to submit | Written proposal |
What Shifrin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 17 | $97,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B'nai Jeshurun Congregation | Jewish community programs | $19,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Art community programs | $12,000 |
| Musical Arts Association (Cleveland Orchestra) | Musical art center maintenance | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Conservation programs | $10,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Land resource conservation | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Projects to protect yellowstone national park | $10,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Wildlife conservation in kenya | $8,000 |
| Cleveland Ballet | General program services | $6,000 |
| Land Studio | Park rehabilitation projects | $6,000 |
| Cleveland International Film Festival | Entertainment & educational programs | $5,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Various food programs | $5,000 |
| Lake Erie Nature & Science Center | General program services. | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General program services | $4,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Breast cancer research & education | $4,000 |
| Middle East Forum | Education programs | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | Cardiovascular disease programs | $2,000 |
| Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Conservation and trail maintenance | $2,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | Cancer research | $2,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Educational programs of the weatherhead school of management, the law school, and siegal lifelong learning | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks | Conservation, including habitat enhancement and protection and wildlife research and protection | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Conservation, animal care, capital improvements, education | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | Educational programs | $1,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Educational programs of the college of education and human ecology | $1,000 |
| University of Kansas | Educational programs | $1,000 |
| Ideastream (WCLV) | General program services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Shifrin
- Lisa Shifrin
- Gabor Adler
Questions people ask
Does Shifrin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Shifrin Family Foundation give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Shifrin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Shifrin (President/Director), Lisa Shifrin (Secretary/Director) and Gabor Adler (Director).
What does Shifrin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.