The Sharaby Family Foundation
The Sharaby Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Aventura, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to religious and religious education organizations, as well as one community assistance recipient.
The Sharaby Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sharaby Family Foundation gave $158K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Maryland. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,928
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,793
- +75.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,706
- Total assets
- $47,318
- -5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (99% 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 Sharaby Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3733 Ne 201 Street, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: (410) 764-1959
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sharaby Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NER Israel Rabbinical College ($98K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 97 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 1% to recipients in Florida. The listed recipients were in Pikesville, Baltimore, and Owings Mills, Maryland, and Aventura, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sharaby Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% 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 $119K (2020) to $222K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NER Israel Rabbinical College Pikesville, MD | Religious Education | $98,000 |
| Congregation Beit Yaakov Pikesville, MD | Religious | $39,325 |
| Bais Yaakov of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Religious Education | $10,000 |
| Various Small Donations Pikesville, MD | Religious | $5,043 |
| Owings Mills Synagogue Owings Mills, MD | Religious | $2,231 |
| The Chessed Fund Baltimore, MD | Community Assistance | $1,180 |
| Bait Edmund Jacob Safra Aventura, FL | Religious | $1,104 |
| Mercaz Torah Utefillah Baltimore, MD | Religious | $814 |
| Aish Kodesh Baltimore, MD | Religious | $130 |
| Shearith Israel Congregation Baltimore, MD | Religious | $101 |
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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 | $47,318 | $155,194 | $158,019 | $157,928 | 10 | $157,928 | $147 | $252 |
| 2023 | $50,143 | $118,770 | $126,332 | $126,255 | 14 | $126,255 | $454 | $687 |
| 2022 | $57,705 | $68,208 | $165,545 | $165,495 | 27 | $165,495 | $218 | $2,604 |
| 2021 | $155,042 | $112,423 | $222,102 | $222,096 | 19 | — | $63 | $8,912 |
| 2020 | $264,721 | $225,121 | $118,665 | $118,614 | 27 | — | $316 | $10,751 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sharaby Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $252 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $157,928 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $101 to $98,000, with a median of $1,706. Its largest grants included $98,000 to Ner Israel Rabbinical College for religious education, $39,325 to Congregation Beit Yaakov for religious purposes, and $10,000 to Bais Yaakov of Baltimore for religious education.
Other listed 2024 grants included $5,043 to Various Small Donations for religious purposes; $2,231 to Owings Mills Synagogue for religious purposes; and $1,180 to The Chessed Fund for community assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elliott J Sharaby as chairman and treasurer; Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz as vice chairman; Rabbi Michael Sharaby as secretary; and Barry Nabozny, Meir Niknava, and Eddie Blanco as trustees.
The Sharaby Family Foundation is led by Elliott J. Sharaby, Chairman & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elliott J. Sharaby
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Nabozny
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Blanco
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meir Niknava
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Michael Sharaby
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Sharaby Family Foundation
How much does The Sharaby Family Foundation give each year?
The Sharaby Family Foundation gave $158K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $126K across 14 grants.
What is The Sharaby Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sharaby Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,706, and its average grant was $15,793, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sharaby Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Sharaby Family Foundation give grants?
The Sharaby Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants) and Pikesville, MD (3 grants).
Does The Sharaby Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Sharaby Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (7 grants).
Who are The Sharaby Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sharaby Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NER Israel Rabbinical College ($98,000), Congregation Beit Yaakov ($39,325) and Bais Yaakov of Baltimore ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sharaby Family Foundation?
The Sharaby Family Foundation reported $47K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $252 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Sharaby Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Sharaby Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sharaby Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8109283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sharaby 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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