Shemen Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily to Jewish congregations and educational institutions. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing religious education and supporting faith-based initiatives within the Jewish community. The foundation primarily serves various religious organizations, including yeshivas and community service clubs, indicating a strong focus on community support. While it operates mainly in New Jersey and New York, its funding is directed towards a range of charitable activities that align with its mission of fostering religious and educational growth.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small Jewish congregations, yeshivas, or faith-based educational institutions in NJ/NY seeking modest general operating support and connected to existing community networks.
Good Fit
- • Is a religious or Jewish educational institution (congregation, yeshiva, alumni group).
- • Located in New Jersey or nearby New York communities.
- • Seeks modest operating or emergency support in the $1K–$30K range.
- • Has an existing relationship, referral, or prior contact with the foundation or its known grantees.
- • Matches the pattern of past recipients (faith-based, community-focused financial support).
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated in New Jersey and New York across observed years; the foundation is NJ-based and one state received 54% of 2024 dollars, consistent with a state/regional footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct recipients in 2022–2023 (24 and 20) but the latest year had only 7 recipients and high dollar concentration, so the observed recipient set is moderately diverse overall but recently more concentrated.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees exists historically (for example, 8 new recipients in 2023), but the foundation's filings explicitly state it funds only preselected recipients and there is no public application route, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
