The Sanford and Phyllis Beim
The Sanford and Phyllis Beim is a private foundation based in Encino, California. Its 2024 filing describes cash contributions to educational, charitable, and literary organizations; its grants that year included support for religious, educational, medical, and arts-related purposes.
The Sanford and Phyllis Beim at a glance
In short: The Sanford and Phyllis Beim gave $251K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,510
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,892
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $223,328
- +33.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (92% 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 The Sanford and Phyllis Beim
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 17337 Palora Street, Encino, CA 91316
Phone: (818) 995-6677
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sanford and Phyllis Beim funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue ($56K). Together the top 10 received $211K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 122 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to New York, 2% to New Jersey, and less than 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sanford and Phyllis Beim open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $198K (2022) to $356K (2020). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue Encino, CA | Religious | $56,010 |
| De Toledo High School West Hills, CA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies Los Angeles, CA | For Israel Studies | $30,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Medical | $20,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Promote Religious Tolerance | $15,000 |
| La Music Center Opera Los Angeles, CA | Support of Arts | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, CA | Support of Arts | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School Northridge, CA | Educational | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Improve Communities | $5,000 |
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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 | $223,328 | $312,241 | $255,953 | $250,510 | 23 | $253,809 | $129,277 | $19,578 |
| 2023 | $167,040 | $183,225 | $279,678 | $266,810 | 22 | $270,023 | $173,570 | $24,948 |
| 2022 | $263,493 | $107,787 | $207,370 | $198,280 | 23 | $203,405 | $103,822 | $35,308 |
| 2021 | $363,076 | $140,629 | $211,231 | $205,000 | 26 | $205,000 | $134,888 | $46,771 |
| 2020 | $433,678 | $429,708 | $361,972 | $356,000 | 28 | — | $136,229 | $39,180 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sanford and Phyllis Beim reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing cash contributions to educational, charitable, and literary organizations. Its grants show support for organizations with a range of stated missions. For example, de Toledo High School describes its work as educating students through Jewish values and a relationship with Israel and the Jewish people worldwide. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as opposing antisemitism and other forms of hate and securing justice and fair treatment for all. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association describes offering performances, media initiatives, and learning programs to inspire and strengthen communities.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions including Jewish education and community-building, feeding people experiencing hunger, and creating educational communities grounded in Conservative Judaism.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $250,510 across 23 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $56,010, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $56,010 to Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue for religious purposes; $50,000 to de Toledo High School for educational purposes; $30,000 to Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies for Israel studies; $20,000 to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for medical purposes; and $15,000 to the Anti-Defamation League to promote religious tolerance. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to the LA Music Center Opera, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, and Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeremy Beim and Phyllis Beim as trustees.
The Sanford and Phyllis Beim's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phyllis Beim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Beim
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sanford Beim (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 The Sanford and Phyllis Beim
How much does The Sanford and Phyllis Beim give each year?
The Sanford and Phyllis Beim gave $251K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $267K across 22 grants.
What is The Sanford and Phyllis Beim's typical grant size?
The Sanford and Phyllis Beim's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,892, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sanford and Phyllis Beim that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Sanford and Phyllis Beim give grants?
The Sanford and Phyllis Beim gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (13 grants) and Encino, CA (4 grants).
Does The Sanford and Phyllis Beim give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The Sanford and Phyllis Beim's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (5 grants) and "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are The Sanford and Phyllis Beim's largest grantees?
The Sanford and Phyllis Beim's largest 2024 grantees include Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue ($56,010), De Toledo High School ($50,000) and Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sanford and Phyllis Beim?
The Sanford and Phyllis Beim reported $223K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $254K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sanford and Phyllis Beim fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing cash contributions to educational, charitable, and literary organizations. Its grants show support for organizations with a range of stated missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sanford and Phyllis Beim?
The Sanford and Phyllis Beim does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Sanford and Phyllis Beim's EIN?
The Sanford and Phyllis Beim's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4829935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sanford and Phyllis Beim 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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