David and Fela Shapell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-6187271 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.4M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$400,000
Total assets$66.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $610,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
55% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research.to promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $1,000,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | New York, NY | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $667,000 |
| American Friends of Darche Noam - David Shapell College | Fresh Meadows, NY | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $610,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $518,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Centermuseum of Tolerance | Los Angeles, CA | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $400,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation | Beverly Hills, CA | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $87,500 |
| American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro | New York, NY | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council | Los Angeles, CA | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $50,000 |
| 1939 Club Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | To promote charitable, educational, literary & scientific research. | $650 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,383,150 | 9 |
| 2023 | $11,323,650 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102824
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6187271
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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