PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION
https://N/A
$63.3M
Total Assets (2023)
$3.5M
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2023)
$3.5M
Giving on File
(1 yr)
(1 yr)
369
Grants on File
$9K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DONALD M EPHRAIM
Phone
3123219700
Deadlines
NO
How to Apply
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN WRITTEN FORM. THEY MUST INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION WHICH IS SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION, THE GRANT AMOUNT(S) REQUESTED BY SUCH ORGANIZATION AND THE USE WHICH THE SUBMITTING ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO MAKE OF ANY GRANT(S) THAT MAY BE RECEIVED FROM THIS FOUNDATION. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST, IN ADDITION, INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SUBMITTING ORGANIZATION'S IRS DETERMINATION LETTER EVIDENCING QUALIFICATION AS A SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF THE SUBMITTING ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENTLY FILED IRS FORM 990.
Restrictions
NO
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $66.9M | $3.8M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $72.7M | $4.4M | N/A |
| 2023 | $3.5M | $63.3M | $3.8M | 369 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 369 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$5K
Average
$9K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| DONALD M EPHRAIM | OFFICER & DIRECTOR | — |
| ELIOT S EPHRAIM | OFFICER & DIRECTOR | — |
| DAVID M EPHRAIM | OFFICER & DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (369 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARTNERS IN HEALTH | FREDERICK, MD | $100,000 | $50,000 FOR WORK IN HAITI, MEXICO AND PERU | 2023 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | HAGERSTOWN, MD | $100,000 | $25,000 FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF IN TURKEY AND SYRIA; $75,000 FOR AID TO GAZA, THE WEST BANK, AND ISRAEL AND FOR WORK... | 2023 |
| LENNY ZAKIM FUND | BOSTON, MA | $75,000 | YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY AND ILLNESS | 2023 |
| DIRECT RELIEF INTERNATIONAL | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $70,000 | $25,000 FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF IN TURKEY AND SYRIA; WORK IN YEMEN, LEBANON, HAITI, THE MIDDLE EAST AND WHERE MOST NEEDED | 2023 |
| UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICE COMMITTEE | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $60,000 | $5,000 FOR "LOVE RESISTS; $10,000 FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN MIGRANT JUSTICE AND $20,000 FOR CLIMATE CRISIS | 2023 |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | ALBERT LEA, MN | $60,000 | FOR CRISIS WORK IN GAZA AND ISRAEL AND FOR AID AND WORK WITH AFGHANS WORLDWIDE | 2023 |
| EARLHAM COLLEGE | RICHMOND, IN | $60,000 | $40,000 FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS; $20,000 FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT | 2023 |
| SAVE THE CHILDREN | FAIRFIELD, CT | $50,000 | FOR PROGRAMS IN SYRIA, YEMEN, SOUTH SUDAN, HAITI, AND ALONG US BORDER WITH MEXICO; AND FOR EMERGENCY AID TO UKRAINE... | 2023 |
| FIRST PARISH IN CAMBRIDGE | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $50,000 | $30,000 FOR TUESDAY MEALS ENDOWMENT; $20,000 FOR FIRST PARISH | 2023 |
| MERCY CORPS | PORTLAND, OR | $50,000 | HUMANITARIAN AID IN RESPONSE TO THE CRISI IN GAZA AND ISRAEL | 2023 |
| UNITED MID COAST CHARITIES INC | CAMDEN, ME | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | $20,000 FOR PRISON JUSTICE PROGRAMS; AND $30,000 FOR RELIEF/AID TO ISRAEL AND GAZA AND PEACE INITIATIVES IN ISRAEL/GAZA | 2023 |
| GLOBAL GIVING | WASHINGTON, DC | $45,000 | $25,000 FIOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF IN TURKY AND SYRIA; $20,000 FOR PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT WOMEN AND GIRLS, AND FOR... | 2023 |
| AMERICARES FOUNDATION INC | STAMFORD, CT | $40,000 | FOR WORK IN GAZA AND ISRAEL | 2023 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE | NEW YORK, NY | $40,000 | FOR WORK OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES | 2023 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $38,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | $36,000 | FOR PROGRAMS AIMED AT REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS; ELIMINATING THE DEATH PENALTY AND REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE AND TO... | 2023 |
| CARE | ATLANTA, GA | $35,000 | $10,000 FOR AID TO AFGHAN FAMILIES; $10,000 TO UKRAINE AND $15,000 FOR RELIEF EFFORTS IN GAZA | 2023 |
| GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK | BOSTON, MA | $35,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | BOSTON, MA | $35,000 | EGYPTIAN DEPARTMENT CURATORS FUND | 2023 |
| OXFAM AMERICA | BOSTON, MA | $30,000 | $25,000 FOR GLOBAL REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION CRISIS AND AID TO GAZA/ISRAEL | 2023 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $30,000 | $5,000 FOR CAMBRIDGE RISE | 2023 |
| MILLS COLLEGE | OAKLAND, CA | $30,000 | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND FACULTY SALARIES | 2023 |
| 350ORG | BOSTON, MA | $28,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| NATURAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $28,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |