Shelters for Israel
Founded in 1948, Shelters for Israels mission is to provide funding for vital projects, programs, and facilities in Israel to support the neediest populations, with a focus on improving the lives of children and the elderly, including Holocaust survivors.Shelters for Israel has always been and remains an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff or office space.Shelters for Israel has funded over 70 capital projects, starting with its original mission of providing housing for Holocaust survivors, and has continued to fund housing for the elderly as well as student dormitories, childcare facilities, pre-kindergartens, day care centers for the elderly, medical facilities and equipment, and facilities for children and adults with special needs, and so much more.Shelters for Israel also provides funding for vital programs addressing the needs of at-risk youth for their physical, educational, and emotional well-being. This includes through support of programs providing at-risk youth wit
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$273K
-28.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$303K
-45.3% YoY
Grant Count
13
+30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-57.9% YoY
About Shelters for Israel
Based on IRS filings
Shelters for Israel is a nonprofit organization, based in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $273K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $303K. Net investment income was $11K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $273,041 | $383,884 | $458,177 |
| Revenue | $214,839 | $519,172 | $267,408 |
| Expenses | $325,682 | $593,445 | $377,377 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,482 | $14,887 | $3,965 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brothers and Sisters for Isra ($73,500), Israel Healthcare Foundention ($50,000), American Friends of Sheba Med ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NATAL NEW YORK, NY | — | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHEBA MED LOS ANGELES, CA | — | $40,000 |
| AMERICAN ZIONIST MOVEMENT NEW YORK, NY | — | $25,000 |
| Brothers and Sisters for Isra | — | $73,500 |
| CHAYAL EL CHAYAL SHERMAN OAKS, CA | — | $8,000 |
| ISRAEL HEALTHCARE FOUNDENTION NEW YORK, NY | — | $50,000 |
| JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL New York, NY | — | $6,000 |
| MERKAZ KEHILIATI GDEROT | — | $11,200 |
| MEROMIM ISRAEL | — | $7,125 |
| SEPHARADIC EDUCATIONAL CENTER Los Angeles, CA | — | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myra Gabbay | COPresident | 10 | — |
| Edward Markley | Director | — | — |
| Yael Swerdlow | Director | — | — |
| KATALIN MANNHEIM | Director | — | — |
| Karen David | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Madeleine Rosenberg | Secretary | — | — |
| Debbie David | Director | 2 | — |
| Klara Firestone | Director | — | — |
| David Jackson | CO President | 2 | — |
| Anne Reisman | Director | — | — |
| Robert Rosenberg | Director | — | — |
| Marie Mazzone | Director | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Shelters for Israel?
As of 2024, Shelters for Israel holds $273K in total assets with $215K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $303K in 2024.
Where does Shelters for Israel operate?
Shelters for Israel has awarded grants in California, New York.
What size grants does Shelters for Israel award?
In 2024, Shelters for Israel awarded 13 grants totaling $303K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Shelters for Israel's EIN?
Shelters for Israel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6118813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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