The Susan Stein Shiva Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 27-3493774

The Susan Stein Shiva Foundation is a private family foundation based in New York, NY. Established in 2012, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and functions as a grantmaking entity supporting charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.0M

-8.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.0M

+2.4% YoY

Grant Count

27

-38.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$37K

+66.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides general charitable support across a range of causes. Based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation demonstrates particular interest in arts and culture, education, and Jewish organizations.

Grantmaking

The foundation awarded 77 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:

Grant Range

s vary considerably, ranging from $50,000 to $220,000 based on recent activity.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in New York, NY and appears to focus on organizations and institutions within the United States, with particular concentration in the New York area.

Grant Distribution by State

15states
+7 more states

Cities

AugustaBaltimoreBronxBrooklynChicagoCulver CityEast HamptonEssexFairfieldHighland ParkLong Island CityLos AngelesMamaroneckMelvilleMenlo ParkMiamiMiami GardensNew CastleNew HarborNew Milford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

  • Total assets: $7,002,375
  • Total revenues: $497,822
  • Total expenses: $1,192,447
  • Investment income and dividends: $140,026

The foundation's revenue is primarily generated through investment income rather than contributions.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$424K$848K$1M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$7,002,375$7,689,089$8,243,786
Revenue$497,822$661,590$422,786
Expenses$1,192,447$1,164,901$1,209,301
Qualifying Distributions$1,041,546$1,006,687$1,100,907
Net Investment Income$370,393$463,456$313,682
Distributable Amount$368,663$358,805$420,225

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$266K$533K$799K$1M87 grants202072 grants202177 grants202244 grants202327 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

THE PUBLIC THEATER$400KVASSAR COLLEGE$220KAMERICAN FRIENDS OF KESH…$58KAMERICANS FOR THE ISRAEL…$50KTHE FILM COLLABORATIVE$50KTHE GLORIA FOUNDATION$50KWOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO$50KSTORYLINE INC$25KWOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER$25KFILM AT LINCOLN CENTER INC$10K

Grant Size Distribution

221 grants across all recorded years

203<$50K12$50–100K3$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ALEXANDRA SHIVATRUSTEE1
JONATHAN SHERMANTRUSTEE1

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The Susan Stein Shiva Theater at Vassar College celebrated 30 years of student-led programming, reflecting the foundation's long-standing support of the institution.

Susan Stein Shiva Theater Celebrates 30 Years of Students Taking the Lead

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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