The Eliahou Joseph Shamah and David Shamah Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, New York · EIN 26-0837643 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$648K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $27,750.
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
9% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bnai Aram Soba | Brooklyn, NY | Grneral | $448,900 |
| Misc Contributions 5000 | Brooklyn, NY | General | $39,509 |
| Yeshiva Ateret Tora | Brooklyn, NY | General | $27,750 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | General | $26,000 |
| Bnai Yosef East | Brooklyn, NY | General | $23,312 |
| Megan David Yeshiva | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Congregation Benei David Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General | $18,000 |
| Mirrer Yeshiva | Brooklyn, NY | General | $13,000 |
| Etz Chaim | Livingston, NJ | General | $12,000 |
| Lickron Moshe Kollel | Brooklyn, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Cohen Saban Charitable Trust | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $648,471 | 11 |
| 2023 | $153,082 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349102124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0837643
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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