David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc
David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including pediatric medical care, education, health services, community support, and advocacy.
David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc gave $456K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state California. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $456,440
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,299
- -27.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $240,724
- +25.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (14 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8383 Wilshire Blvd Ste 400, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 271-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Save a Child's Heart Foundation ($108K). Together the top 10 received $336K.
Grant Size Distribution
313 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 302 grants of 313 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 24% to Maryland, and 23% to New York. The remaining reported shares were 2% in an unspecified state and 1% in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 55 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $329K (2020) to $686K (2023). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $456K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save a Child's Heart Foundation Potomac, MD | Providing pediatric cardiac care | $107,817 |
| Westmark School Encino, CA | Quality Education | $77,740 |
| Jewish Family Service of LA Los Angeles, CA | Providing cultural services | $25,803 |
| Hasbara Fellowships New York, NY | To inspire, empower and connect our community of Jewish and Pro-Israel student activists | $25,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Proving support and relief | $25,000 |
| Israel21c San Francisco, CA | Journalism | $19,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic Venice, CA | Providing medical care | $15,363 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Providing community services and support | $15,000 |
| United Hatzalah New York, NY | Providing relief services | $15,000 |
| Humanitas Santa Monica, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240,724 | $924,767 | $456,699 | $456,440 | 55 | $456,440 | $412,231 | — |
| 2023 | $192,488 | $1,051,759 | $689,639 | $686,431 | 60 | $686,431 | $385,273 | $3,984 |
| 2022 | $216,180 | $830,161 | $611,551 | $599,988 | 64 | $599,988 | $322,504 | $4,179 |
| 2021 | $319,681 | $545,705 | $473,101 | $471,349 | 72 | $471,349 | $245,636 | $17,857 |
| 2020 | $502,399 | $938,260 | $330,577 | $328,985 | 62 | — | $313,620 | $4,693 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Save a Child’s Heart Foundation describes its mission as funding cardiac surgery for underprivileged children from developing countries, while Venice Family Clinic says it provides primary health care to people in need. Westmark School received a grant for quality education; Death Penalty Focus describes its work as seeking abolition of the death penalty through public education, organizing, advocacy, media outreach, and coalition building.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $456,440. Grants ranged from $250 to $107,817, with a median grant of $2,500. Among the largest were $107,817 to Save a Child’s Heart Foundation for pediatric cardiac care; $77,740 to Westmark School for quality education; $25,803 to Jewish Family Service of LA for cultural services; and $25,000 each to Hasbara Fellowships and Central Fund of Israel.
Other notable grants included $19,000 to Israel21c for journalism, $15,363 to Venice Family Clinic for medical care, $15,000 each to Jewish National Fund and United Hatzalah, and $10,000 each to Humanitas, Death Penalty Focus, and Planned Parenthood.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Shore and Judith Shore as directors.
David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Shore
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Shore
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc
How much does David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc give each year?
David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc gave $456K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $686K across 60 grants.
What is David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,299, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc give grants?
David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (24%) and New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (15 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (4 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (3 grants).
Does David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Providing education services" (3 grants).
Who are David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Save a Child's Heart Foundation ($107,817), Westmark School ($77,740) and Jewish Family Service of LA ($25,803), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc?
David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc reported $241K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $925K.
What does David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc's EIN?
David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3575822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). David and Judy Shore Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-and-judy-shore-foundation-inc-morg_7102b91d640e4068ade4916cfaadcddb
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