Shusterman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shusterman Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $292,650 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $105,000. 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$292,650
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $138,550 the year before.
52% 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 | $138,550 | 27 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $292,650 | 29 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Shusterman 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 Shusterman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $240,450 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $20,400 |
| Florida | 3 | $13,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,100 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple University | "unrestricted" | $105,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania | "unrestricted" | $35,000 |
| Gratz College | "unrestricted" | $30,000 |
| Responsible Preservation Inc | "unrestricted" | $22,500 |
| Temple Sholom in Broomall | "unrestricted" | $16,000 |
| American Consitution Society | "unrestricted" | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services | "unrestricted" | $10,000 |
| The Center for Cosmopolitan Culture Inc | "unrestricted" | $10,000 |
| American Technion Society | "unrestricted" | $6,500 |
| World Jewish Congress | "unrestricted" | $6,100 |
| Anti-Defamation League (Ny) | "unrestricted" | $6,000 |
| Hias Pennsylvania | "unrestricted" | $6,000 |
| American Committee Weizmann Institute | "unrestricted" | $5,200 |
| NPR | "unrestricted" | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of GR Philadelphia | "unrestricted" | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach | "unrestricted" | $2,500 |
| Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | "unrestricted" | $1,000 |
| K-T Support in Memory of Sue Albert | "unrestricted" | $1,000 |
| Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History | "unrestricted" | $1,000 |
| Bicol Clinic Foundation | "unrestricted" | $500 |
| Hillel at Temple University | "unrestricted" | $500 |
| Hillel at University of Pennsylvania | "unrestricted" | $500 |
| Morris Arboretum of the University of Philadelphia | "unrestricted" | $500 |
| Northeastern Hillel | "unrestricted" | $500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | "unrestricted" | $400 |
| Whyy | "unrestricted" | $250 |
| Wrti | "unrestricted" | $250 |
| Wxpn-Fm | "unrestricted" | $250 |
| Athenauem of Philadelphia | "unrestricted" | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Shusterman
- Melissa Shusterman
Questions people ask
Does Shusterman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shusterman Foundation give?
$292,650 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Shusterman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Shusterman (Trustee/Manager) and Melissa Shusterman (Trustee/Manager).
What does Shusterman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.