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A & H Shamah Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. It holds total assets of $6.2M. Annual income is reported at $6.2M. Total assets have grown from $952K in 2014 to $5.2M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, A & H Shamah Family Foundation Inc. has made 38 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $35K. The foundation has distributed between $257K and $654K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $654K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K, with an average award of $48K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Connecticut, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$50K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
A & H Shamah Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, CT.
A & H Shamah Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.8M across 38 grants. The median grant size is $35K, with an average of $48K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K.
A & H Shamah Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
A & H Shamah Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helene Shamah | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph Shamah | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alan Shamah | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$555K
Total Assets
$5.2M
Fair Market Value
$5.1M
Net Worth
$5.2M
Grants Paid
$474K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$193K
Distribution Amount
$263K
Total: $5.1M
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$48K
Median Grant
$35K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai LifelineUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $37K | 2023 |
| Barkai FoundationUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| American Israel Education Foundation IncUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Friends Of United HatzalahUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $41K | 2023 |
| Yeshivah Of FlatbushUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $36K | 2023 |
| The Union Of Orthodox Jewish CongregationsUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Covenant And Conversation CorpUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Aram Soba Ra'AnanaUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Sanford, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth TorahCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| New York Cancer CenterCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $33K | 2022 |
| Koren PublishingCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New Milford, CT | $18K | 2022 |
| Simha OrganizationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Magen David YeshivaCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $161K | 2021 |
| The Children'S AcademyCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Chaim Medical ResearchCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $500 | 2021 |
| The Genesis FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | New York, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| Ohr Torah StoneCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $8K | 2020 |
| Sepahrdic Community AllianceCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $4K | 2020 |
| The Royal PortfolioCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Claremont | $1K | 2020 |