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The Shemesh Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, New Jersey, and Arizona. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DONORS FUND INC
$263K
17%
YESHIVAS MEOR HATALMUD OF LAKEWOOD INC
$140K
9%
SCOTTSDALE TORAH CENTER
$130K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION give?
THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, New Jersey, and Arizona. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $346 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include DONORS FUND INC, YESHIVAS MEOR HATALMUD OF LAKEWOOD INC, and SCOTTSDALE TORAH CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION?
THE SHEMESH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.