Sheila and Stanford L Kurland
Sheila and Stanford L Kurland is a private foundation based in Encino, California. It supports other charitable organizations through contributions and states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Sheila and Stanford L Kurland at a glance
In short: Sheila and Stanford L Kurland gave $690K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $689,625
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,469
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,049,010
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 Sheila and Stanford L Kurland
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16830 Ventura Blvd 400, Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (818) 783-7140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sheila and Stanford L Kurland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UCLA Foundation ($531K). Together the top 10 received $674K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 32 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The other listed recipient-state shares were New Mexico (4%), New York (3%), Hawaii (1%), and Texas (1%). The 2024 grant list also includes recipients in Washington, DC, North Carolina, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sheila and Stanford L Kurland gives
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 253% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 235% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $196K (2021) to $883K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $690K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $530,625 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| New Mexico State University Rodeo Las Cruces, NM | General | $25,000 |
| Sinai Akiba Academy Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General | $18,000 |
| Hualalai Ohana Foundation KailuaKona, HI | General | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General | $10,000 |
| ALS Network Woodland Hills, CA | General | $10,000 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society Inc Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Los Angeles, CA | General | $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 | $5,049,010 | $1,235,711 | $727,111 | $689,625 | 12 | $711,280 | $1,219,913 | $302,191 |
| 2023 | $5,252,227 | $1,142,327 | $894,407 | $883,390 | 12 | $888,385 | $144,055 | $275,820 |
| 2022 | $5,011,871 | $249,448 | $691,434 | $660,000 | 6 | $660,000 | $246,014 | $292,603 |
| 2021 | $5,451,457 | $2,806,945 | $198,731 | $195,500 | 1 | $195,500 | $1,526,994 | $207,109 |
| 2020 | $4,119,963 | $145,075 | $235,355 | $220,000 | 1 | — | $141,720 | $201,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sheila and Stanford L Kurland reported a distributable amount of $302K 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 states that its primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its 2024 grants included support for a university foundation, educational and community organizations, and organizations working in health and other areas; these grant examples do not establish a stated foundation-wide focus.
Among the grantees, the UCLA Foundation describes its role as enabling private donors to advance UCLA’s academic and research work. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds for educational trips to Israel for eligible young Jewish adults. Hualalai Ohana Foundation says it provides educational scholarships and awards, medical awards, tutoring, and work training to members of the Hualalai community and their families. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives, while ALS Network says it works with the ALS community on prevention strategies, treatments, cures, care, and health outcomes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $689,625. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $530,625, with a median of $10,000.
The largest grant was $530,625 to the UCLA Foundation. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Wilshire Boulevard Temple, New Mexico State University Rodeo, and Sinai Akiba Academy; $18,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation; and $10,000 each to Hualalai Ohana Foundation, American Heart Association, ALS Network, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, American Friends of Sheba, and Stand With Us. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum received $6,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheila Kurland as President and Rob Schreibman as CFO and Secretary.
Sheila and Stanford L Kurland is led by Sheila Kurland, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheila Kurland
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Schreibman
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stanford L. Kurland (2020) — CFO
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 Sheila and Stanford L Kurland
How much does Sheila and Stanford L Kurland give each year?
Sheila and Stanford L Kurland gave $690K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $883K across 12 grants.
What is Sheila and Stanford L Kurland's typical grant size?
Sheila and Stanford L Kurland's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $57,469, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sheila and Stanford L Kurland give grants?
Sheila and Stanford L Kurland gives mostly in California: 87% 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 (4 grants).
Does Sheila and Stanford L Kurland give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sheila and Stanford L Kurland's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sheila and Stanford L Kurland's largest grantees?
Sheila and Stanford L Kurland's largest 2024 grantees include UCLA Foundation ($530,625), Wilshire Boulevard Temple ($25,000) and New Mexico State University Rodeo ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sheila and Stanford L Kurland?
Sheila and Stanford L Kurland reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $711K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $302K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sheila and Stanford L Kurland fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sheila and Stanford L Kurland?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sheila and Stanford L Kurland's EIN?
Sheila and Stanford L Kurland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4606475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sheila and Stanford L Kurland 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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