Schiffer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schiffer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Studio City, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $490,955 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $6,181 and the largest $428,256. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$490,955
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$6,181
- Largest grant$428,256
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,605 the year before.
78% of its 2025 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 | $51,594 | 2 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $49,605 | 2 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $490,955 | 9 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
Schiffer 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 Schiffer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $438,256 |
| California | 5 | $31,915 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $19,784 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Educational Purposes | $428,256 |
| Harvard Business School | Educational Purposes | $19,784 |
| UCLA | Educational Purposes | $15,000 |
| Saving Nature | Support for rescuing endangered and threatened animals from extinction | $10,000 |
| The Huntington Library | Support of research and promotion of public engagement through library, art and botanical collections. | $6,181 |
| Friends of Marquez | Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Los Angeles | Support of programs to fight poverty and combat antisemitism. | $4,984 |
| Engineering for Us All | Support for programs to introduce engineering design principles to students. | $1,000 |
| Wholistic Research & Education Foundation | Support for research related to wellness products. | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Schiffer
- Karen Schiffer
Questions people ask
Does Schiffer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schiffer Family Foundation give?
$490,955 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $6,181.
Who runs Schiffer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Schiffer (Trustee) and Karen Schiffer (Trustee).
What does Schiffer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.