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Also known as: C/O STEVEN SHAMAH
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Sarah Shamah Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BROOKLYN, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Steven Shamah. It holds total assets of $202K. Annual income is reported at $361K. Total assets have decreased from $339K in 2019 to $193K in 2023. 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Sarah Shamah Foundation Inc. has made 63 grants totaling $948K, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $138K in 2020 to $210K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $463K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $89K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and New Jersey and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$201
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$32K
Based on 11 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.
Sarah Shamah Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, FL.
Sarah Shamah Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $948K across 63 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $89K.
Sarah Shamah Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sarah Shamah Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BROOKLYN, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Shamah | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ralph Shamah | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Samuel Shamah | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$212K
Total Assets
$193K
Fair Market Value
$205K
Net Worth
$193K
Grants Paid
$210K
Contributions
$250K
Net Investment Income
$8K
Distribution Amount
$6K
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$948K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$8K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai LifelineCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Yeshiva Of FlatbushCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $61K | 2023 |
| Beth Torah CongregationCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $51K | 2023 |
| Sephardic Bikur HolimCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $26K | 2023 |
| Berit ShalomCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Teach NysCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Shaare Zion CongregationCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Various Charities Under 2000CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| UjafederationCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Young Israel Of ScarsdaleCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Barkai YeshivahCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Sephardic Community AllianceCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Cong Ohel YishakCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Congregation Ohel Yishak Of AllenhurstCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Allenhurst, NJ | $9K | 2022 |
| Yad Yosef Childrens FundCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Mitzvah ManCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Magen David Congreagation Of SurfsideCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Surfside, FL | $201 | 2021 |
| Uja Federation New YorkCHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |