The Shamayim Foundation
The Shamayim Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including educational and religious organizations; its 2024 filing describes the grant purpose as public support of the recipient organization’s mission.
Key facts about The Shamayim Foundation
In short: The Shamayim Foundation gave $339K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 46-3006123
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $339,094
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- Average grant
- $12,559
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (17 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$339K
+194.6% YoY
Grant Count
27
+92.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+52.7% YoY
Is The Shamayim Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 27 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span different activities. For example, Yeshiva Ohavei Torah of Riverdale says it maintains an educational institution following Orthodox Jewish faith and educational standards. Fund for Israel’s Tomorrow says it supports young adult Israelis’ education and well-being during and after military service and fosters cultural understanding between Israelis and Americans. American Friends of Yeshivas Bircas says it makes advanced Talmudic study programs available to American Jews worldwide. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $339,094 through 27 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $210,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest grants included $210,000 to Yeshiva Ohavei Torah of Riverdale, $21,100 to Temple Israel in Boston, $20,000 to Metzad Congregation, $12,000 to Ohr Shalom Vchesed, and $10,000 each to Gan Aliya and Manhattan High School for Girls. Other reported grants included $7,132 to Agudath Israel of Greenspring and $5,000 each to Fund for Israel’s Tomorrow, Miami Beach Community Kollel, Torah Academy for Girls, and Gan Yisroel.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (87%), followed by Massachusetts (6%), Florida (2%), Maryland (2%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 27 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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
106 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YESHIVA OHAVEI TORAH OF RIVERDALE Bronx, NY | PUBLIC SUPPORT OFORGANIZATION MISSION | $210,000 |
| TEMPLE ISRAEL Boston, MA | PUBLIC SUPPORT OFORGANIZATION MISSION | $21,100 |
| METZAD CONGREGATION Brooklyn, NY | PUBLIC SUPPORT OFORGANIZATION MISSION | $20,000 |
| OHR SHALOM VCHESED Brooklyn, NY | PUBLIC SUPPORT OFORGANIZATION MISSION | $12,000 |
| GAN ALIYA New York, NY | PUBLIC SUPPORT OFORGANIZATION MISSION | $10,000 |
| MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS New York, NY | PUBLIC SUPPORT OFORGANIZATION MISSION | $10,000 |
| AGUDATH ISRAEL OF GREENSPRING Baltimore, MD | PUBLIC SUPPORT OFORGANIZATION MISSION | $7,132 |
| FUND FOR ISRAELS TOMORROW Saint Louis, MO | PUBLIC SUPPORT OFORGANIZATION MISSION | $5,000 |
| MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY KOLLEL Miami Beach, FL | PUBLIC SUPPORT OFORGANIZATION MISSION | $5,000 |
| TORAH ACADEMY FOR GIRLS Far Rockaway, NY | PUBLIC SUPPORT OFORGANIZATION MISSION | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants given | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $339,094 | 27 |
| 2023 | $115,110 | 14 |
| 2022 | $149,650 | 27 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anna Kest is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Shamayim Foundation is led by Anna Kest, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Kest
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$24K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sima Feiger (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
Contact
Mailing address: 5005 Collins Avenue Ste 1501, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: (917) 282-1750
Frequently asked questions about The Shamayim Foundation
How much does The Shamayim Foundation give each year?
The Shamayim Foundation gave $339K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $115K across 14 grants.
What is The Shamayim Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shamayim Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $12,559, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shamayim Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Shamayim Foundation give grants?
The Shamayim Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Bronx, NY (3 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does The Shamayim Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Shamayim Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support Oforganization Mission" (27 grants).
Who are The Shamayim Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shamayim Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Ohavei Torah of Riverdale ($210,000), Temple Israel ($21,100) and Metzad Congregation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Shamayim Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span different activities. For example, Yeshiva Ohavei Torah of Riverdale says it maintains an educational institution following Orthodox Jewish faith and educational standards. Fund for Israel’s Tomorrow says it supports young adult Israelis’ education and well-being during and after military service and fosters cultural understanding between Israelis and Americans. America…
How do I apply for a grant from The Shamayim Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shamayim Foundation's EIN?
The Shamayim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3006123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Shamayim Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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