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THE SHEBA FOUNDATION

THE SHEBA FOUNDATION

Highland Park, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3976909
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE SHEBA FOUNDATION

Highland Park, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3976909
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Sheba Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Illinois, with additional support in New York and Massachusetts. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$4.4M

2024
Grantees funded
45
Multi-year grantees
29%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

51

Median 1st year grant
$10.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.7K
D
Deborah Rosenberg
Board Member
M
Michael Lavin
Board Member
S
Steven Lavin
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHEBA FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHEBA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHEBA FOUNDATION give?
THE SHEBA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 SHEBA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHEBA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHEBA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHEBA FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $4.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHEBA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHEBA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, and NORTH SUBURBAN SYNAGOGUE BETH EL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHEBA FOUNDATION?
THE SHEBA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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