Ralph & Clara Shuster Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ralph & Clara Shuster Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2023 it gave $101,400 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,700 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$101,400
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,700
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2023 was down from $111,500 the year before.
56% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $111,500 | 17 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $101,400 | 16 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Ralph & Clara Shuster 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 Ralph & Clara Shuster Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 10 | $66,400 |
| New York | 4 | $32,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,800 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Johnson Wales University | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Temple Beth El | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Chain Reaction Foundation | General charitable | $9,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School | General charitable | $8,200 |
| Temple Emanuel | General charitable | $4,000 |
| International Beit Din | General charitable | $3,600 |
| Bradley Hospital | General charitable | $1,800 |
| Hadar Institute | General charitable | $1,800 |
| St Mary's Orthodox Church | General charitable | $1,800 |
| Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov | General charitable | $1,800 |
| South Berkshire Minyan | General charitable | $1,800 |
| BIKE4CHAI | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Rhode Island | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Is | General charitable | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Mathew Shuster
- Grace Goldberg
Questions people ask
Does Ralph & Clara Shuster Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ralph & Clara Shuster Foundation give?
$101,400 in tax year 2023, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,700.
Who runs Ralph & Clara Shuster Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Mathew Shuster (Director) and Grace Goldberg (Director).
What does Ralph & Clara Shuster Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.