Ralph and Clara Shuster Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyProvidence, Rhode Island · EIN 22-1714042 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
30% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Providence, RI | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Johnson Wales University | Providence, RI | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Providence, RI | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Chain Reaction Foundation | Warwick, RI | General charitable | $9,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School | Providence, RI | General charitable | $8,200 |
| Temple Emanuel | Providence, RI | General charitable | $4,000 |
| International Beit Din | Bronx, NY | General charitable | $3,600 |
| Bradley Hospital | East Providence, RI | General charitable | $1,800 |
| Hadar Institute | New York, NY | General charitable | $1,800 |
| St Mary's Orthodox Church | Pawtucket, RI | General charitable | $1,800 |
| Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov | Brooklyn, NY | General charitable | $1,800 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Is | Providence, RI | General charitable | $600 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($3,800). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,400 | 16 |
| 2022 | $111,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630759349100978
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-1714042
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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