Miriam Schaeffer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Miriam Schaeffer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $195,300 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,400 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$195,300
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,400
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$222,048
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $106,300 the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $106,300 | 9 | $167,434 |
| 2024 | $195,300 | 10 | $222,048 |
How to apply
Miriam Schaeffer Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Miriam Schaeffer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 3 | $52,800 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Research | $100,000 |
| Stephen Wise Temple | Religious | $50,000 |
| Act Ahavas Chesed Torah | Religious | $25,000 |
| Bnai Zion | Religious | $10,000 |
| Broadway Caresequity Fights AIDS | Humantarian | $5,000 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation of Ameri | Research | $1,800 |
| Young Israel of Northridge | Education | $1,000 |
| Park City Community Foundation | Community | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth Hillel | Religious | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Humantarian | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Miriam Schaeffer
- Susan Weiss-Fischmann
- Robert Schaeffer
Questions people ask
Does Miriam Schaeffer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miriam Schaeffer Family Foundation give?
$195,300 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,400.
Who runs Miriam Schaeffer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Miriam Schaeffer (President), Susan Weiss-Fischmann (Secretary) and Robert Schaeffer (Treasurer).
What does Miriam Schaeffer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and faith communities.