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Shemesh Trust is a private trust based in BROOKLYN, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Arye Ringel. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $376K. Total assets have grown from $795K in 2010 to $1.7M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey and Arizona. According to available records, Shemesh Trust has made 53 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $96K in 2020 to $499K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $547K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $550 to $140K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 35 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and New Jersey and Arizona. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$80K
Based on 10 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.
Shemesh Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, AZ.
Shemesh Trust has distributed a total of $1.5M across 53 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $550 to $140K.
Shemesh Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shemesh Trust is headquartered in BROOKLYN, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Schachter | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ildiko Schachter | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$626K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$499K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$737K
Distribution Amount
$84K
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
35
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Meor Hatalmud Of LakewoodGENERAL | Lakewood, NJ | $140K | 2023 |
| Congregation Binyan YerushalaimGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| The Donors FundGENERAL | Lakewood, NJ | $78K | 2023 |
| Congregation Mishkan YecheskelGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Khal Bais ShmielGENERAL | Monsey, NY | $24K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Of KashoGENERAL | Bedford Hills, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Congregation Nachlas YitzchokGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $16K | 2023 |
| Mercaz Hatorah VehachinuchGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $16K | 2023 |
| Congregation Zichron ChaimGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth Medrash ChasidimGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Congregation Yetev LevGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Khal Yirei HashemGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Mosdos Bobov - 45GENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Congregation Tiferes AvrohomGENERAL | Lakewood, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Keren Yagdil TorahGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Gmach Chemed Shlomo TenkaGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $550 | 2023 |
| Scottsdale Torah CenterGENERAL | Scottsdale, AZ | $80K | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation For Preservation Of Jewish CemeteriesGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $28K | 2022 |
| Mifal Ezras Zichron YehudaGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes ElimelechGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Kahal Yirei HashemGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Congregation Shaar HashamyimGENERAL | Spring Valley, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Mosdos Beit Josef TzviGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $120K | 2021 |
| Congregation Shaarei ChesedGENERAL | Monsey, NY | $110K | 2021 |
| Congregation Chesed L'AvrahamGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Congregation Bais Chana MalkaGENERAL | Monsey, NY | $40K | 2021 |
| Kahal Bais ShmuelGENERAL | Monsey, NY | $30K | 2021 |
| Congregation Shmai TovahGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2021 |
| Congregation Ohel MosheGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Congregation Yeshuas YisroelGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Congregation Lev HoariGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $9K | 2021 |
| Congregation Tehilos AriGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2021 |