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.
The Shamayim Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shamayim Foundation gave $339K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 59% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $339,094
- +194.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +92.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,559
- +52.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,539,797
- -8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (16 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Shamayim Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5005 Collins Avenue Ste 1501, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: (917) 282-1750
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shamayim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Ohavei Torah of Riverdale ($210K). Together the top 10 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 106 (99%).
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 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Shamayim Foundation open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 27 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 22% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 196% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 173% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2021) to $339K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $339K.
Grants by year
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 |
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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 | $3,539,797 | $115,261 | $444,974 | $339,094 | 27 | $339,094 | $10,512 | $196,501 |
| 2023 | $3,880,468 | $278,114 | $222,249 | $115,110 | 14 | $148,962 | $203,226 | $190,864 |
| 2022 | $3,824,603 | $-64,534 | $243,899 | $149,650 | 27 | $30,268 | $29,536 | $207,877 |
| 2021 | $4,643,562 | $170,327 | $203,078 | $114,720 | 20 | $136,714 | $102,698 | $228,355 |
| 2020 | $4,366,559 | $100,151 | $195,117 | $131,960 | 18 | — | $55,361 | $194,017 |
| 2019 | $4,182,737 | $126,163 | $243,883 | $166,900 | 27 | — | $67,826 | $197,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shamayim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $197K 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
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.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $37K, to Anna Kest (President).
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-PF. 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-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shamayim Foundation that year got $17K 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-PF 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-PF 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-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shamayim Foundation?
The Shamayim Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $339K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $197K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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. See mission & focus areas ↑
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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