Schmuel Jewish Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Sherman Oaks, CA EIN: 46-3779263

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.

Key facts about Schmuel Jewish Foundation

EIN: 46-3779263
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $19,500
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $3,900
Median grant: $5,400
Total assets: $1,992,863
Primary geography: California (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Schmuel Jewish Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Schmuel Jewish Foundation's 5 itemized 2024 grants were California (72%) and Georgia (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Outreach" (4 grants).

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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-10.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$20K

+34.4% YoY

Grant Count

+66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-19.3% YoY

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.

About Schmuel Jewish Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Health

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $14K (72%)

Georgia $5K (28%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Georgia New York Texas Utah

Cities

Valley VillageLos AngelesSherman OaksAtlantaCalabasasDana PointEncinoNew York CityRichardsonSouth Jordan

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,992,863	$2,232,657	$2,119,556
Revenue	$66,894	$127,832	$123,626
Expenses	$22,730	$14,731	$39,749
Qualifying Distributions	$22,730	$14,505	$38,440
Net Investment Income	—	$127,832	$123,626
Distributable Amount	$3,295	$4,519	$4,371

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Chabad of Sherman ($5,400), Chabad of Emory ($5,400), Oseh Chessed ($5,400).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Schlomo Schmuel	President	10	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Health

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

How large is Schmuel Jewish Foundation?

As of 2024, Schmuel Jewish Foundation holds $2.0M in total assets with $67K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $20K in 2024.

Where does Schmuel Jewish Foundation operate?

Schmuel Jewish Foundation has awarded grants in California, Georgia, New York, Texas, Utah.

What size grants does Schmuel Jewish Foundation award?

In 2024, Schmuel Jewish Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Schmuel Jewish Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Schmuel Jewish Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.