Shapell Guerin Family Foundation
The Shapell Guerin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. In 2024, it reported six grants totaling $10,665,500, including support for medical, educational, and cultural organizations in Los Angeles.
Shapell Guerin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Shapell Guerin Family Foundation gave $10.7M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,665,500
- +158.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,777,583
- +72.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $71,686,035
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Shapell Guerin Family Foundation
- 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 724, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (323) 651-4402
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shapell Guerin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($10.0M). Together the top 6 received $10.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 26 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California. The listed 2024 recipients are in Los Angeles.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shapell Guerin Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 330% 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 $4.1M (2023) to $13.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $10.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000,000 |
| Mirman School Los Angeles, CA | General | $500,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Women's Guild Los Angeles, CA | General | $22,500 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles, CA | General | $18,000 |
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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 | $71,686,035 | $2,189,977 | $11,136,494 | $10,665,500 | 6 | $10,665,500 | $1,834,842 | $3,227,326 |
| 2023 | $80,812,301 | $6,014,999 | $4,471,601 | $4,120,000 | 4 | $4,120,000 | $4,710,314 | $3,336,767 |
| 2022 | $79,424,977 | $1,666,152 | $7,497,482 | $7,150,000 | 3 | $7,150,000 | $1,412,992 | $3,640,048 |
| 2021 | $84,431,510 | $4,045,694 | $13,476,419 | $13,100,000 | 5 | $13,100,000 | $1,224,449 | $4,325,215 |
| 2020 | $93,862,235 | $5,343,909 | $13,820,028 | $13,360,000 | 8 | — | $1,786,316 | $4,979,984 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shapell Guerin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Mirman School, Skirball Cultural Center, and Wilshire Boulevard Temple.
Cedars-Sinai describes its mission as elevating the health status of the communities it serves through healthcare, research, and education. The Skirball Cultural Center describes itself as a place of meeting that welcomes people of all communities and generations and offers cultural experiences informed by Jewish traditions and American democratic ideals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported six grants totaling $10,665,500. Grant amounts ranged from $18,000 to $10,000,000, with a median of $62,500. The largest grants were $10,000,000 to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, $500,000 to Mirman School, and $100,000 to Skirball Cultural Center. Each grant’s reported purpose was “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vera Guerin as president, director, and CEO; Paul Guerin as vice president and director; Gregory Scott as treasurer, CFO, and director; Dana Guerin, Lisa Guerin, and Michael Guerin as directors; and Jeffrey L. Glassman as secretary and director.
Shapell Guerin Family Foundation is led by Vera Guerin, President, Director & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vera Guerin
President, Director & CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Scott
Treasurer, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $58K (2024)
Dana Guerin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey L. Glassman
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Guerin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Guerin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Guerin
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $58K, to Gregory Scott (Treasurer/CFO/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Shapell Guerin Family Foundation
How much does Shapell Guerin Family Foundation give each year?
Shapell Guerin Family Foundation gave $10.7M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 4 grants.
What is Shapell Guerin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Shapell Guerin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $62,500, and its average grant was $1,777,583, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shapell Guerin Family Foundation give grants?
Shapell Guerin Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does Shapell Guerin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shapell Guerin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shapell Guerin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Shapell Guerin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($10,000,000), Mirman School ($500,000) and Skirball Cultural Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shapell Guerin Family Foundation?
Shapell Guerin Family Foundation reported $71.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shapell Guerin Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Mirman School, Skirball Cultural Center, and Wilshire Boulevard Temple. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shapell Guerin Family Foundation?
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 Shapell Guerin Family Foundation's EIN?
Shapell Guerin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6047847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shapell Guerin Family 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.
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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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