Shomof Family Foundation
Shomof Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in cancer care, support for people with special needs, and other causes.
Key facts about Shomof Family Foundation
In short: Shomof Family Foundation gave $76K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 87-1926458
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,200
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $6,350
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,569
- Primary geography
- California (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12K
-54.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$76K
+2.7% YoY
Grant Count
12
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+11.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shomof Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Shomof Family Foundation gives
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 335% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions include childhood cancer treatment research and awareness (Curing Kids Cancer), making hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes (City of Hope), supporting local Israeli-Jewish American cancer patients and their families (Stand By Me), and providing social integration for youth and young adults with autism and other special needs (Maagalim Community Circles).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $76,200 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $18,100, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants were $18,100 to PragerU, $15,150 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, $10,000 to Christian Israel Nexus, $8,500 to St Jude Children’s Hospital, and $5,150 to Curing Kids Cancer. Other 2025 recipients included Cedars-Sinai Org ($5,000), JGive - Friends of ASOR Fund USA ($5,000), City of Hope ($2,500), Wounded Warriors Project ($2,500), Stand By Me ($2,300), Maagalim Community Circles ($1,000), and Hollenbeck Community Police Station ($1,000). The filing lists the purpose of each grant as promoting exempt purposes.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in California received 35% of grant dollars, Florida 24%, New York 13%, Tennessee 11%, and Texas 7%. The listed grants also included recipients in New Jersey and Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $76K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $76K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prageru ($18K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prageru Hollywood, FL | To Promote Exempt Purpose. | $18,100 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Los Angeles, CA | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $15,150 |
| Christian Israel Nexus Clarence, NY | To Promote Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $8,500 |
| Curing Kids Cancer Irving, TX | To Promote Exempt Purpose. | $5,150 |
| Cedars-Sinai Org Los Angeles, CA | To Promote Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Jgive - Friends of Asor Fund USA Lakewood, NJ | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| City of Hope Los Angeles, CA | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Topeka, KS | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Stand by ME Encino, CA | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $2,300 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,569 | $64,745 | $78,766 | $76,200 (12 grants) |
| 2024 | $25,590 | $95,082 | $78,697 | $74,230 (13 grants) |
| 2023 | $9,205 | $71,304 | $62,148 | $60,119 (12 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,569 | $25,590 | $9,205 |
| Revenue | $64,745 | $95,082 | $71,304 |
| Expenses | $78,766 | $78,697 | $62,148 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $76,200 | $74,230 | $60,119 |
| Net Investment Income | $545 | $82 | $784 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,101 | $715 | $186 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jonathan Shomof, Izek Shomof, and Jimmy Shomof as directors.
Shomof Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Izek Shomof
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jimmy Shomof
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jonathan Shomof
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 724 S Spring Street Suite 801, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Phone: (310) 780-7434
Frequently asked questions about Shomof Family Foundation
How much does Shomof Family Foundation give each year?
Shomof Family Foundation gave $76K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 13 grants.
What is Shomof Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Shomof Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,350, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shomof Family Foundation give grants?
Shomof Family Foundation's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Who are Shomof Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Shomof Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Prageru ($18,100), Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($15,150) and Christian Israel Nexus ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shomof Family Foundation?
Shomof Family Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shomof Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shomof 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 Shomof Family Foundation's EIN?
Shomof Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1926458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Shomof 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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