Shamash Fund Dba the Shamash Fund
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 27-1432061 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$206K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
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.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | General support | $115,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | New York, NY | None | $25,000 |
| International Committee for Red Cro | Geneva, SZ | General support | $25,000 |
| Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies | New York, NY | General support | $7,500 |
| American Jewish World Service | Etna, NH | General support | $5,000 |
| Innocence Project New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | General support | $5,000 |
| The New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| So Ca Education Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School New Orl | Metairie, LA | General support | $2,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Sar Academy | Bronx, NY | General support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($14,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501779349100715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1432061
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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