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Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable

Miami, Florida  ·  EIN 272166193  ·  Private foundation

Based in Miami, Florida, Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable has awarded $8.9M across 36 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$417K
Total assets
36
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable funds

Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, faith-based (jewish), health care, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, women girls.

childrenfamiliesolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation Inc
TO PROVIDE FAMILIES ACCESS TO WORLD-CLASS PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE.
North Palm Beach, FL$2.0M2024
NYU Langone Health
TO SUPPORT THE NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER.
New York, NY$1.0M2024
Baptist Health South Florida
To improve the health and well-being of individuals, and to promote the sanctity and preservation of life, in the communities.
Coral Gables, FL$1.0M2017
Baptist Health South Florida
TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, AND TO PROMOTE THE SANCTITY AND PRESERVATION OF LIFE, IN THE COMMUNITIES.
Coral Gables, FL$1.0M2019
Baptist Health South Florida
TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, AND TO PROMOTE THE SANCTITY AND PRESERVATION OF LIFE, IN THE COMMUNITIES.
Coral Gables, FL$1.0M2018
Baptist Health South Florida
TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, AND TO PROMOTE THE SANCTITY AND PRESERVATION OF LIFE, IN THE COMMUNITIES.
Coral Gables, FL$1.0M2020
NYU Langone Health
TO SUPPORT THE NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER.
New York, NY$1.0M2023
Friends of Israel Defense Forces
TO SUPPORT AND TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OF IDF THROUGH EMPOWERING EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, WELL-BEING, AND CULTURAL INI
New York, NY$200K2024
Friends of Israel Defense Forces
TO SUPPORT AND TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OF IDF THROUGH EMPOWERING EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, WELL-BEING, AND CULTURAL INI
New York, NY$105K2023
Israeli American Council
TO BUILD AN ENGAGED AND UNITED ISRAELI-AMERICAN COMMUNITY.
Woodland Hills, CA$100K2024
Larger Than Life USA
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ISRAEL, REGARDLESS OF FAITH, RACE, OR
Long Is City, NY$65K2019
Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans
TO CARING FOR ISRAELI SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN DISABLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, AND VICTIMS OF TERROR ATTACKS
New York, NY$50K2018
Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans
To caring for Israeli servicemen and women disabled in the line of duty, and victims of terror attacks
New York, NY$50K2017
Uci Foundation
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING RESEARCH GRANTS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, INSTRUCTIONAL SUP
Irvine, CA$25K2019
Uci Foundation
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING RESEARCH GRANTS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, INSTRUCTIONAL SUP
Irvine, CA$25K2018

Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M
2018$1.1M
2019$1.1M
2020$1.0M
2022$10K
2023$1.1M
2024$3.3M

How to apply for funding from Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable

Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable

Does Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable accept grant applications?
Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable fund?
Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation Inc, NYU Langone Health, Baptist Health South Florida. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable give in grants?
Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.9M over 36 grants.
Where is Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable located?
Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable is based in Miami, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 272166193.
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About this profile. This page is built from Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Helen and Jacob Shaham Charitable. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.