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Sheba Foundation is a private corporation based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Steven H Lavin. It holds total assets of $44.8M. Annual income is reported at $20.6M. Total assets have grown from $14.4M in 2011 to $39.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. A non-profit charity organization built to help people affected by natural disasters in the world. 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 Bangladesh, Somalia and Bosnia. According to available records, Sheba Foundation has made 63 grants totaling $7.1M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has decreased from $6M in 2022 to $1.1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2M, with an average award of $113K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$31K
Average Grant
$316K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 8 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 non-profit charity organization built to help people affected by natural disasters in the world. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MA, DC.
Sheba Foundation has distributed a total of $7.1M across 63 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $113K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2M.
Sheba Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sheba Foundation is headquartered in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Lavin | Past President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah Rosenberg | DIR/ASS'T SEC | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven Lavin | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$39.4M
Fair Market Value
$55.8M
Net Worth
$39.4M
Grants Paid
$1.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3.3M
Distribution Amount
$2.5M
Total: $25.5M
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$7.1M
Average Grant
$113K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education FundEducation, research and programs to promote Israel-American relations | Washington, DC | $85K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundCHARITABLE CAUSES CONSISTENT WITHJEWISH ETHICS | Chicago, IL | $498K | 2023 |
| Nat'L Multiple Sclerosis Society -MEDICAL RELATING TO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Goodman TheatreSupport performing arts | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Jewish Institute For National SecurEDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL SECURITY | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Scholars For Peace In The Middle EaEDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Sinai Health SystemGENERAL HOSPITAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Rush University Medical CenterFOR CANCER CENTER AT NEW MEDICAL FACILITY | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Project TkoomaHUMANITARIAN SERVICES IN ISRAEL | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of El NetEDUCATION OF CITIZENS AND LEADERS TO PROMOTE ISRAEL-EUROPE RELATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Weizmann Institue Of ScienceResearch in the natural and exact sciences and advancing scientific studies in schools | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Wiesenthal FoundationSupport for historical and Jewish human rights education | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of IdfSUPPORT ISRAELI SOLDIERS | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Hillel At IllinoisSUPPORT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS | Champaign, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust MuseumSUPPORT MUSEUM OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| American Jewish CommitteeTO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Rett Syndrome Research TrustMEDICAL RESEARCH | Trumbull, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| United Hatzalah IsraelHUMANITARIAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN ISRAEL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish National FundEnvironmental, community development, and education in Israel | Northbrook, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Stand With UsFIGHTING ANTI-SEMITISM | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Old St Patricks ChurchGENERAL CHURCH FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House CharitiesFAMILY ROOM PROGRAM AND GENERAL PROGRAMS FOR SUPPORT OF PARENTS OF CHLDREN NEEDING MAJOR MEDICAL CARE | Oak Brook, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Build IncorporatedCHICAGOLAND YOUTH SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Boystown JerusalemYOUTH SERVICES | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan ChicagoSOCIAL SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Israel Cancer Research FundMEDICAL RESEARCH | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Israel Sport CenterPROMOTE ATHLETICS | Northfield, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| United HatzalahHUMANITARIAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN ISRAEL | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| The ArkSOCIAL SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationGENERAL HOSPITAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Als AssociationSUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH ALS | Arlington, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Chabad Jewish Learning FoundationEDUCATIONAL SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Hillel Of IllinoisCOLLEGE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $300 | 2023 |
| Ida Crown AcademyEDUCATIONAL SERVICES | Skokie, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Highland Park Firefighters Ass'NTO SUPPORT LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS | Highland Park, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Goldberg Charitable CorpDIFFERENT SECTORS OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY ARE REPRESENTED BY PROFESSORS WHO WORK TO MAKE DECISIONS IN DEVELOPING AND UTILIZING FOOD TECH IN THE MOST RESPONSIBLE MANNER. | Wellesley, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| University Of ChicagoFOR CANCER RESEARCH | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Weizman Institute Of ScienceFOR BRAIN RESEARCH | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |