The Susan Stein Shiva Foundation Fka the Susan S Shiva Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 27-3493774 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,600 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE SUSAN S SHIVA FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O BTAG 66 HUDSON BLVD E SUITE, 2200, NEW YORK NY 10001 |
| Phone | 2126976900 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM IS REQUIRED. A LETTER SUMMARIZING THE REQUEST SUPPORTED BY APPROPRIATE BROCHURES OR MATERIAL IS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE GENERALLY RESTRICTED TO HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND THE ARTS AND ARE ISSUED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | General charitable support | $400,000 |
| Vassar College | Poughkeepsie, NY | General charitable support | $220,000 |
| American Friends of Keshet Eilon | Pound Ridge, NY | General charitable support | $58,000 |
| Americans for the Israeli Third Way | New York, NY | General charitable support | $50,000 |
| The Film Collaborative | Los Angeles, CA | General charitable support | $50,000 |
| The Gloria Foundation | Fairfield, NJ | General charitable support | $50,000 |
| Women in Film & Video | Washington, DC | General charitable support | $50,000 |
| Storyline Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Women's Media Center | New York, NY | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts | New York, NY | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| The Bronx Defenders | Bronx, NY | General charitable support | $5,250 |
| Snack & Friends Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $5,181 |
| American Friends of the Parents Circle | New York, NY | General charitable support | $5,150 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Barbara D Sherman Memorial Scholarship | New York, NY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Jigsaw Educational Productions Inc | New Harbor, ME | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Lismore Road Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| New York Landmarks Conservancy | New York, NY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| The Village Temple | New York, NY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Ameri Friends of the Israeli Opera | New York, NY | General charitable support | $3,600 |
| Rehearsal Club | New York, NY | General charitable support | $2,585 |
| Baryshnikov Arts Center Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Sag Harbor Song Festival Inc | Sag Harbor, NY | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp | New Milford, CT | General charitable support | $1,021 |
| Alex Fund | New York, NY | General charitable support | $1,000 |
| From K-1'S | New York, NY | General charitable support | $21 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,006,808 | 27 |
| 2023 | $976,132 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349102945
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3493774
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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