Schmuel Jewish Foundation
Schmuel Jewish Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Sherman Oaks, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $20K.
Schmuel Jewish Foundation at a glance
In short: Schmuel Jewish Foundation gave $20K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,500
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,900
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,400
- Total assets
- $1,992,863
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Schmuel Jewish Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chabad of Sherman ($5K). Together the top 5 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Schmuel Jewish Foundation gives
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 690% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $40K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Sherman Sherman Oaks, CA | Religious Outreach | $5,400 |
| Chabad of Emory Atlanta, GA | Educational Outreach | $5,400 |
| Oseh Chessed Valley Village, CA | Religious Outreach | $5,400 |
| IAC for Action (Israeli-American Coalition for Action) Los Angeles, CA | Religious Outreach | $1,800 |
| American Friends of Sheba Los Angeles, CA | Religious Outreach | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,992,863 | $66,894 | $22,730 | $19,500 | 5 | $22,730 | — | $3,295 |
| 2023 | $2,232,657 | $127,832 | $14,731 | $14,505 | 3 | $14,505 | $127,832 | $4,519 |
| 2022 | $2,119,556 | $123,626 | $39,749 | $38,440 | 6 | $38,440 | $123,626 | $4,371 |
| 2021 | $2,035,679 | $125,328 | $495,360 | $39,500 | 4 | $66,264 | $125,328 | $4,430 |
| 2020 | $2,405,711 | $79,787 | $56,856 | $35,500 | 3 | — | $54,418 | $117,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schmuel Jewish Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Schmuel Jewish Foundation is led by Schlomo Schmuel, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Schlomo Schmuel
President
On filings since 2020
10 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 Schmuel Jewish Foundation
How much does Schmuel Jewish Foundation give each year?
Schmuel Jewish Foundation gave $20K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 3 grants.
What is Schmuel Jewish Foundation's typical grant size?
Schmuel Jewish Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,400, and its average grant was $3,900, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schmuel Jewish Foundation give grants?
Schmuel Jewish Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Schmuel Jewish Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Schmuel Jewish Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Outreach" (4 grants).
Who are Schmuel Jewish Foundation's largest grantees?
Schmuel Jewish Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chabad of Sherman ($5,400), Chabad of Emory ($5,400) and Oseh Chessed ($5,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schmuel Jewish Foundation?
Schmuel Jewish Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Schmuel Jewish Foundation?
Schmuel Jewish Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Sherman Oaks, CA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Schmuel Jewish Foundation's EIN?
Schmuel Jewish Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3779263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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