Shusterman Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2187215 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$293K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
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
37% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $105,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $35,000 |
| Gratz College | Melrose Park, PA | "Unrestricted" | $30,000 |
| Responsible Preservation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $22,500 |
| Temple Sholom in Broomall | Broomall, PA | "Unrestricted" | $16,000 |
| American Consitution Society | Washington, DC | "Unrestricted" | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $10,000 |
| The Center for Cosmopolitan Culture Inc | Boca Ratan, FL | "Unrestricted" | $10,000 |
| American Technion Society | Conshohocken, PA | "Unrestricted" | $6,500 |
| World Jewish Congress | Merriflield, VA | "Unrestricted" | $6,100 |
| Anti-Defamation League (NY) | New York, NY | "Unrestricted" | $6,000 |
| Hias Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $6,000 |
| American Committee Weizmann Institute | New York, NY | "Unrestricted" | $5,200 |
| Npr | Washington, DC | "Unrestricted" | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Gr Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach | Boca Ratan, FL | "Unrestricted" | $2,500 |
| Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $1,000 |
| K-T Support | Milford, OH | "Unrestricted" | $1,000 |
| Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $1,000 |
| Bicol Clinic Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | "Unrestricted" | $500 |
| Hillel at Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $500 |
| Hillel at University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $500 |
| Morris Arboretum of the University of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $500 |
| Northeastern Hillel | Boston, MA | "Unrestricted" | $500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | "Unrestricted" | $400 |
| Whyy | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $250 |
| Wrti | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $250 |
| Wxpn-Fm | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $250 |
| Athenauem of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | "Unrestricted" | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $292,650 | 29 |
| 2023 | $138,550 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513039349100636
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2187215
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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