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Private foundation · EIN 23-2187215

Shusterman Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

Shusterman Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, PA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $293K in grants and contributions paid across 29 grants, with $3.28M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Temple University, American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and Gratz College.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA"unrestricted"$105,000
American Civil Liberties Union of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA"unrestricted"$35,000
Gratz CollegeMelrose Park, PA"unrestricted"$30,000
Responsible Preservation IncPhiladelphia, PA"unrestricted"$22,500
Temple Sholom in BroomallBroomall, PA"unrestricted"$16,000
American Consitution SocietyWashington, DC"unrestricted"$15,000
Jewish Family and Children's ServicesPhiladelphia, PA"unrestricted"$10,000
The Center for Cosmopolitan Culture IncBoca Ratan, FL"unrestricted"$10,000
American Technion SocietyConshohocken, PA"unrestricted"$6,500
World Jewish CongressMerriflield, VA"unrestricted"$6,100
Anti-Defamation League (ny)New York, NY"unrestricted"$6,000
Hias PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA"unrestricted"$6,000
American Committee Weizmann InstituteNew York, NY"unrestricted"$5,200
NprWashington, DC"unrestricted"$5,000
The Jewish Federation of Gr PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA"unrestricted"$5,000
Jewish Federation of South Palm BeachBoca Ratan, FL"unrestricted"$2,500
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic SitePhiladelphia, PA"unrestricted"$1,000
K-T Support in Memory of Sue AlbertMilford, OH"unrestricted"$1,000
Weitzman Museum of American Jewish HistoryPhiladelphia, PA"unrestricted"$1,000
Bicol Clinic FoundationBoca Raton, FL"unrestricted"$500
Hillel at Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA"unrestricted"$500
Hillel at University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA"unrestricted"$500
Morris Arboretum of the University of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA"unrestricted"$500
Northeastern HillelBoston, MA"unrestricted"$500
US Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC"unrestricted"$400

The 25 largest of 29 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Shusterman Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Shusterman Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Shusterman Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $292,650 in grants and contributions paid (29 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Shusterman Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Temple University (PA), $105K, American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania (PA), $35K, Gratz College (PA), $30K, Responsible Preservation Inc (PA), $22.5K and Temple Sholom in Broomall (PA), $16K.