Simbat Foundation

OVERVIEW:  The Simbat Foundation’s grantmaking strongly focuses on the Jewish community.

IP TAKE: The foundation keeps a low public profile, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. Simbat is not transparent. Grantseekers will need to network.

PROFILE: Established in 2011, the Simbat Foundation was founded by Ellis Lake Capital Co-founder Gabriel Nechamkin and his wife Beth, a college planner, who are based in the New York City area. While it prefers to restrict information about itself, the Simbat Foundation’s grantmaking appears to prioritize grantmaking to the Jewish community in light of its tax filings.

Grants for Jewish Causes

While the foundation does not appear to have defined grantmaking programs, tax records show that it prioritizes support for Jewish causes. Grantees have included Solomon Schechter School of Westchester, UJA Federation, Jewish Theological Seminary, and Camp Ramah National Commission.

Important Grant Details

In a recent fiscal year, grants ranged from $27,000 to $318,000, which went to Solomon Schechter School of Westchester. Tax filings do not indicate whether it accepts unsolicited applications; however, given its lack of transparency, it's likely that it does not.

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CONTACT:

The Simbat Foundation does not provide a clear avenue for getting in touch with the couple, but below is an address:

Simbat Foundation

444 Madison Ave., 40th Fl.

New York City, NY 10022