The Sarah Shamah Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, New York · EIN 81-1772356 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$136K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$21,000
Total assets$204K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,500 and $27,800.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sephardic Bikur Holim | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $37,501 |
| Yeshiva of Flatbush | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $27,800 |
| Kol Yaakov | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $27,302 |
| Shaare Zion Congregation | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $21,000 |
| Beth Torah Congregation | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $15,500 |
| Various Charities Under 2000 | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $6,682 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,785 | 6 |
| 2024 | $250,121 | 13 |
| 2023 | $210,298 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349104582
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1772356
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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