Shepher Foundation
Invitation OnlyEncino, California · EIN 45-6748619 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$591K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
27% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israeli-American Council | Woodland Hills, CA | Build a united and engaged israeli-american community | $340,000 |
| Gift of Life | Boca Raton, FL | Curing blood cancer through cellular therapy | $50,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance Dba Stand With US | Los Angeles, CA | Supporting israel and fighting antisemitism | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | New York, NY | Provide for health, welfare, and education of idf soldiers | $36,000 |
| Israel Christian Nexus | North Hollywood, CA | Encourage relationships between christians and jews | $25,000 |
| Stand by Me | Encino, CA | Provide moral support and necessary services to israeli-american cancer patients | $20,000 |
| Pef Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | Enable distribution of funds to approved charities in israel | $10,000 |
| Maccabi World Union Inc | New York, NY | Sports and education | $10,000 |
| Freinds of Nahal Haredi | Jerusalem, IS | Support of idf haredi soldiers | $10,000 |
| Lehosheet Yad LA | Sherman Oaks, CA | To care for children with cancer | $7,500 |
| Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble | Sherman Oaks, CA | Promote jewish culture and values through dance and song | $5,000 |
| Larger Than Life | Encino, CA | To help children cope with cancer | $5,000 |
| Oseh Chessed Inc | Valley Village, CA | Distribute food to families in need | $5,000 |
| Shaili Org | Tarzana, CA | Increase public awareness of those in need | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Documentation, study, and interpretation of the holocaust | $5,000 |
| Chp 11-99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | Aid chp employees and families | $5,000 |
| Chabad of North Hollywood | Sherman Oaks, CA | Assist children stricken with severe illness | $1,800 |
| Give Click 4 Love | N Hollywood, CA | Assist individuals and families with financial and/or physical difficulties | $500 |
| Cedars Sinai | Los Angeles, CA | Healthcare research and clinical care | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $590,850 | 19 |
| 2024 | $585,150 | 19 |
| 2023 | $765,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349104713
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6748619
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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