Shana Glassman Foundation
The Shana Glassman Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In its 2024 filing, it stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and focuses primarily on local Jewish charities serving young people and older adults.
Shana Glassman Foundation at a glance
In short: Shana Glassman Foundation gave $716K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Colorado. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $716,000
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,833
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $15,791,805
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (85% 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 Shana Glassman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists the contact as Shames Makovsky and the form and materials as informal. Contributions are to be made primarily to local Jewish charities serving the young and elderly.
- Contact
Application contact: Shames Makovsky
Mailing address: 1400 Glenarm Pl 100, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 534-5005
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shana Glassman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Denver Academy of Torah ($155K). Together the top 10 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 162 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 8% to recipients in New York, and 7% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Shana Glassman Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of 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 $716K (2024) to $1.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $716K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Academy of Torah Denver, CO | Charitable Purpose | $155,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Efshar Project Denver, CO | Charitable Purpose | $60,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation Aurora, CO | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| The Action Center Lakewood, CO | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Jewish Colorado Denver, CO | Charitable Purpose | $38,500 |
| Jewish National Foundation Rockville Centre, NY | Charitable Purpose | $36,000 |
| Kavod Senior Life Denver, CO | Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Shalom Park Aurora, CO | Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 | $15,791,805 | $812,644 | $844,149 | $716,000 | 24 | $726,836 | $812,644 | $649,564 |
| 2023 | $15,823,310 | $-3,799,879 | $1,087,257 | $953,775 | 32 | $971,788 | $414,409 | $595,521 |
| 2022 | $20,710,446 | $1,144,932 | $1,078,969 | $1,055,000 | 39 | $1,058,792 | $972,570 | $954,925 |
| 2021 | $20,694,483 | $206,448 | $1,254,756 | $1,220,000 | 34 | $1,223,777 | $264,245 | $1,060,711 |
| 2020 | $21,692,791 | $934,711 | $1,208,433 | $1,177,000 | 33 | — | $910,643 | $1,220,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shana Glassman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $650K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. It says contributions are to be made primarily to local Jewish charities serving the young and elderly. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations with other stated missions. For example, Food Bank of the Rockies says it works to nourish people facing food insecurity, and the Davis Phinney Foundation says its mission is to help people live well with Parkinson’s. Denver Academy of Torah says it provides kindergarten-through-high-school education and aims to develop Torah-observant role models and future leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $716,000 through 24 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $155,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest grants included $155,000 to Denver Academy of Torah, $100,000 to Food Bank of the Rockies, $60,000 to Efshar Project, and $50,000 each to American Friends of Leket Israel, Children’s Hospital Foundation, and The Action Center. Each was listed with the purpose “charitable purpose.”
Other notable grants included $38,500 to Jewish Colorado, $36,000 to Jewish National Foundation, and $25,000 each to Kavod Senior Life and Shalom Park. Shalom Park describes its work as operating a skilled nursing facility and providing health care and related services to residents.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Evan Makovsky and D Scott Ikenberry as directors.
Shana Glassman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
D. Scott Ikenberry
Director
President & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evan Makovsky
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Shana Glassman Foundation
How much does Shana Glassman Foundation give each year?
Shana Glassman Foundation gave $716K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $954K across 32 grants.
What is Shana Glassman Foundation's typical grant size?
Shana Glassman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $29,833, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shana Glassman Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Shana Glassman Foundation give grants?
Shana Glassman Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (14 grants) and Aurora, CO (2 grants).
Who are Shana Glassman Foundation's largest grantees?
Shana Glassman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Denver Academy of Torah ($155,000), Food Bank of the Rockies ($100,000) and Efshar Project ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shana Glassman Foundation?
Shana Glassman Foundation reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $727K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $650K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shana Glassman Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. It says contributions are to be made primarily to local Jewish charities serving the young and elderly. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations with other stated missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shana Glassman Foundation?
The foundation 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 Shana Glassman Foundation's EIN?
Shana Glassman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7038717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shana Glassman Foundation 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.
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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