Shepher Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-6748619
Foundation Overview
Based in Encino, CA, Shepher Foundation has awarded 117 grants totaling $9,377,325 to organizations in California, New York and 4 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $500 to $3,700,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 17 recipients (65%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
64% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (24%), Encino (20%), Woodland Hills (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 136% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Shepher Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israeli-american Council | $387,600 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Build A United And Engaged Israeli-american Community | 2023 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance Dba Stand With Us | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Supporting Israel And Fighting Antisemitism | 2023 |
| Shaili Org | $5,000 | Tarzana, CA, US | Increase Public Awareness Of Those In Need | 2023 |
| Oseh Chessed Inc | $5,000 | Valley Village, CA, US | Distribute Food To Families In Need | 2023 |
| Women's International Zionist Organization | $6,800 | New York, NY, US | Provide Individuals And Families In Israel With The Resources And Support Needed To Improve Their Lives | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Beit Hatfutsot Dba American Friends Of Anu-museum | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Resource Development | 2023 |
| Israel Christian Nexus | $50,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Encourage Relationships Between Christians And Jews | 2023 |
| Chabad Of North Hollywood | $7,500 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Assist Children Stricken With Severe Illness | 2023 |
| Horizons Of Greater Boston Inc | $25,000 | Dedham, MA, US | Advance Educational Equity | 2023 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Select Educational Programs Including Middle East Research, Educational Materials, And Conferences | 2023 |
| Stand By Me | $5,000 | Encino, CA, US | Provide Moral Support And Necessary Services To Israeli-american Cancer Patients | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Holocaust Education | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Idf | $36,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide For Health, Welfare, And Education Of Idf Soldiers | 2023 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $18,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Opportunities For Young Jewish Adults Around The World To Visit Israel | 2023 |
| Maccabi World Union | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Build Jewish Identity, Perpetuate Jewish Continuity Worldwide, And Strengthen Support For The State Of Israel | 2023 |
| Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble | $5,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Promote Jewish Culture And Values Through Dance And Song | 2023 |
| Kadima Hebrew Academy Dba Kadima Day School | $10,000 | West Hills, CA, US | Help Children Connect With Their Jewish Roots | 2023 |
| Israeli-american Council | $156,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Build A United And Engaged Israeli-american Community | 2022 |
| Larger Than Life - La Family | $10,000 | Encino, CA, US | Support Children With Cancer | 2022 |
| Ajc Global Jewish Advocacy | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Assist In Introducing Diverse Global Thought Leaders To Israel | 2022 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ensure That Israel Is Accurately Represented On College Campuses, In High Schools, And In Communities Around The World. | 2022 |
| Israel Christian Nexus | $25,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Educate Christian And Jewish Communities And The General Population About The Crucial Role Of Israel And The Jewish People. | 2022 |
| Kadima Day School | $5,000 | West Hills, CA, US | Help Children Connect With Their Jewish Roots. | 2022 |
| Shaili Org | $4,300 | Tarzana, CA, US | Increase Public Awareness Of Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide An Opportunity For Young Jewish Adults Around The World To Visit Israel. | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Museum Of The Holocaust | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Free Holocaust Education To Students | 2022 |
| Women's Internat'l Zionist Organiza | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Individuals And Families In Israel With The Resources And Support Needed To Improve Their Lives. | 2022 |
| Stand By Me | $20,000 | Encino, CA, US | Provide Moral Support And Necessary Services To Israeli-american Cancer Patients. | 2022 |
| Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble | $5,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Promote Jewish Culture And Values Through Dance And Song. | 2022 |
| Oseh Chessed | $2,500 | Valley Village, CA, US | Distribute Food To Families In Need | 2022 |
| Israeli Scouts Of Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educate Youth About Democracy, Tolerance And Social Responsibilty. | 2022 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Select Educational Programs Including Middle East Research, Educational Materials, And Conferences | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Shanti House | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Create A Supportive Environment For Runaway And Homeless Youth | 2022 |
| Maccabi Usa | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Build Jewish Identity, Perpetuate Jewish Continuity Worldwide, And Strengthen Support For The State Of Israel | 2022 |
| Israeli-american Council | $156,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Build A United And Engaged Israeli-american Community | 2022 |
| Larger Than Life - La Family | $10,000 | Encino, CA, US | Support Children With Cancer | 2022 |
| Ajc Global Jewish Advocacy | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Assist In Introducing Diverse Global Thought Leaders To Israel | 2022 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ensure That Israel Is Accurately Represented On College Campuses, In High Schools, And In Communities Around The World. | 2022 |
| Israel Christian Nexus | $25,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Educate Christian And Jewish Communities And The General Population About The Crucial Role Of Israel And The Jewish People. | 2022 |
| Kadima Day School | $5,000 | West Hills, CA, US | Help Children Connect With Their Jewish Roots. | 2022 |
| Shaili Org | $4,300 | Tarzana, CA, US | Increase Public Awareness Of Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide An Opportunity For Young Jewish Adults Around The World To Visit Israel. | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Museum Of The Holocaust | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Free Holocaust Education To Students | 2022 |
| Women's Internat'l Zionist Organiza | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Individuals And Families In Israel With The Resources And Support Needed To Improve Their Lives. | 2022 |
| Stand By Me | $20,000 | Encino, CA, US | Provide Moral Support And Necessary Services To Israeli-american Cancer Patients. | 2022 |
| Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble | $5,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Promote Jewish Culture And Values Through Dance And Song. | 2022 |
| Oseh Chessed | $2,500 | Valley Village, CA, US | Distribute Food To Families In Need | 2022 |
| Israeli Scouts Of Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educate Youth About Democracy, Tolerance And Social Responsibilty. | 2022 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Select Educational Programs Including Middle East Research, Educational Materials, And Conferences | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Shanti House | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Create A Supportive Environment For Runaway And Homeless Youth | 2022 |
| Maccabi Usa | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Build Jewish Identity, Perpetuate Jewish Continuity Worldwide, And Strengthen Support For The State Of Israel | 2022 |
| Israeli-american Council | $156,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Build A United And Engaged Israeli-american Community | 2022 |
| Larger Than Life - La Family | $10,000 | Encino, CA, US | Support Children With Cancer | 2022 |
| Ajc Global Jewish Advocacy | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Assist In Introducing Diverse Global Thought Leaders To Israel | 2022 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ensure That Israel Is Accurately Represented On College Campuses, In High Schools, And In Communities Around The World. | 2022 |
| Israel Christian Nexus | $25,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Educate Christian And Jewish Communities And The General Population About The Crucial Role Of Israel And The Jewish People. | 2022 |
| Kadima Day School | $5,000 | West Hills, CA, US | Help Children Connect With Their Jewish Roots. | 2022 |
| Shaili Org | $4,300 | Tarzana, CA, US | Increase Public Awareness Of Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide An Opportunity For Young Jewish Adults Around The World To Visit Israel. | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Museum Of The Holocaust | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Free Holocaust Education To Students | 2022 |
| Women's Internat'l Zionist Organiza | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Individuals And Families In Israel With The Resources And Support Needed To Improve Their Lives. | 2022 |
| Stand By Me | $20,000 | Encino, CA, US | Provide Moral Support And Necessary Services To Israeli-american Cancer Patients. | 2022 |
| Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble | $5,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Promote Jewish Culture And Values Through Dance And Song. | 2022 |
| Oseh Chessed | $2,500 | Valley Village, CA, US | Distribute Food To Families In Need | 2022 |
| Israeli Scouts Of Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educate Youth About Democracy, Tolerance And Social Responsibilty. | 2022 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Select Educational Programs Including Middle East Research, Educational Materials, And Conferences | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Shanti House | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Create A Supportive Environment For Runaway And Homeless Youth | 2022 |
| Maccabi Usa | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Build Jewish Identity, Perpetuate Jewish Continuity Worldwide, And Strengthen Support For The State Of Israel | 2022 |
| Israeli-american Council | $125,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Build A United And Engaged Israeli-american Community | 2021 |
| Larger Than Life - La Family | $5,000 | Encino, CA, US | Support Children With Cancer | 2021 |
| Ajc Global Jewish Advocacy | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Assist In Introducing Diverse Global Thought Leaders To Israel | 2021 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ensure That Israel Is Accurately Represented On College Campuses, In High Schools, And In Communities Around The World. | 2021 |
| Valley Jewish Community Center | $3,000 | Granada Hills, CA, US | Provide A Home For Social, Educational And Recreational Programs For Families And Individuals That Express Jewish Values. | 2021 |
| Israel Christian Nexus | $25,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Educate Christian And Jewish Communities And The General Population About The Crucial Role Of Israel And The Jewish People. | 2021 |
| Kadima Day School | $15,000 | West Hills, CA, US | Help Children Connect With Their Jewish Roots. | 2021 |
| Shaili Org | $4,000 | Tarzana, CA, US | Increase Public Awareness Of Those In Need. | 2021 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide An Opportunity For Young Jewish Adults Around The World To Visit Israel. | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Museum Of The Holocaust | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Free Holocaust Education To Students | 2021 |
| Women's Internat'l Zionist Organiza | $5,600 | New York, NY, US | Provide Individuals And Families In Israel With The Resources And Support Needed To Improve Their Lives. | 2021 |
| Stand By Me | $20,000 | Encino, CA, US | Provide Moral Support And Necessary Services To Israeli-american Cancer Patients. | 2021 |
| Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble | $5,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Promote Jewish Culture And Values Through Dance And Song. | 2021 |
| Encino Presbyterian Children's Cent | $3,725 | Encino, CA, US | Support For Church-related Center Offering Care For Children Ages 2.5 Through 11 Years | 2021 |
| Oseh Chessed | $1,800 | Valley Village, CA, US | Distribute Food To Families In Need | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense Force | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Hope, Purpose And Life-changing Support To Soldiers, Bereaved Families, And Veterans | 2021 |
| Merona Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Encino, CA, US | Support Pro-israel Activists By Providing Programmng, Professional Guidance And Funding For Pro-israel Initiatives. | 2021 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cure Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative Colitis, And Improve The Quality Of Life Of Children And Adults Affected By These Diseases. | 2021 |
| Israeli-american Council | $160,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Build A United And Engaged Israeli-american Community | 2020 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Programs And Seminars | 2020 |
| Larger Than Life - La Family | $5,000 | Encino, CA, US | Support Children With Cancer | 2020 |
| Ajc Global Jewish Advocacy | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Assist In Introducing Diverse Global Thought Leaders To Israel | 2020 |
| The Central Fund Of Israel | $50,000 | Cedarhurst, NY, US | Increase The Interest Of The General Public In The State Of Israel And Advance The Cause Of Peace In The Middle East. | 2020 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ensure That Israel Is Accurately Represented On College Campuses, In High Schools, And In Communities Around The World. | 2020 |
| Israel Christian Nexus | $30,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Educate Christian And Jewish Communities And The General Population About The Crucial Role Of Israel And The Jewish People. | 2020 |
| Kadima Day School | $15,000 | West Hills, CA, US | Help Children Connect With Their Jewish Roots. | 2020 |
| Shaili Org | $5,800 | Tarzana, CA, US | Increase Public Awareness Of Those In Need. | 2020 |
| Dedham Country Day School | $10,000 | Dedham, MA, US | Provide Opportunity For Local, Low Income Public School Students To Build Academic And Social Skills. | 2020 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide An Opportunity For Young Jewish Adults Around The World To Visit Israel. | 2020 |
| Stand By Me | $20,000 | Encino, CA, US | Provide Moral Support And Necessary Services To Israeli-american Cancer Patients. | 2020 |
| American Friends Of Shanti House | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Support To The Shanti House, An Organization In Israel Housing Homeless Teens Suffering Due To The Economic Disasters Plaguing Israel. | 2020 |
| Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble | $10,700 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Promote Jewish Culture And Values Through Dance And Song. | 2020 |
| The Adelson Educational Campus | $5,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Support Jewish Educational Institution To Prosper From Jewish Values And A World Class General Studies Curriculum | 2020 |
| Adelson Clinic For Drug Abuse Treat | $1,500 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Provide Understanding, Patient-oriented,opioid Addiction Treatment. | 2020 |
| American Friends Of Lubavitch Chaba | $1,800 | Washington, DC, US | Support For An Array Of Programs Which Reach Out To Members Of The Community Of All Backgrounds And Affiliations | 2020 |
| Families Of Lone Soldiers | $5,000 | Encino, CA, US | Create A Community Of Support, Information, Resources, Awareness And Advocacy For Lone Soldiers And Their Families | 2020 |
| Encino Presbyterian Children's Cent | $5,000 | Encino, CA, US | Support For Church-related Center Offering Care For Children Ages 2.5 Through 11 Years | 2020 |
| Oseh Chessed | $5,000 | Valley Village, CA, US | Distribute Food To Families In Need | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense Force | $36,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Hope, Purpose And Life-changing Support To Soldiers, Bereaved Families, And Veterans | 2020 |
| Israeli-american Council | $100,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Build A United And Engaged Israeli-american Community | 2018 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | $225,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Programs And Seminars | 2018 |
| Municipality Of Bat Yam | $1,000,000 | Bat Yam, BAT YAM, IS | Educational Programs For A School | 2018 |
| Leaves Of Healing Tabernacle | $1,000 | Chatsworth, CA, US | Assist In Ministering To People Throughout The World Via Social Media. | 2018 |
| Ajc Global Jewish Advocacy | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Assist In Introducing Diverse Global Thought Leaders To Israel | 2018 |
| The Central Fund Of Israel | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Increase The Interest Of The General Public In The State Of Israel And Advance The Cause Of Peace In The Middle East. | 2018 |
| Israeli-american Council | $3,700,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Purchase, Remodeling,and Construction Of A Community Center | 2017 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | $225,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Programs And Seminars | 2017 |
| Israeli-american Council | $100,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Educational Programs. | 2016 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | $225,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Programs And Seminars | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-6748619 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 16027 VENTURA BLVD STE 400 Encino, CA 91436-2747 |
Key People (1)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Shepher Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Miriam Shepher |
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Forms 990-PF
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