Eric P Sheinberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eric P Sheinberg Foundation is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $630,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $235,000. 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$630,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$235,000
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $794,000 the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $794,000 | 22 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $630,000 | 25 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
Eric P Sheinberg 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 Eric P Sheinberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $536,500 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $73,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | General support | $235,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Gives | General support | $173,000 |
| American Hospital of Paris Foundation | General support | $35,000 |
| New Canaan Waveny Lifecare Network | General support | $25,000 |
| Police Athletic League of Ny | General support | $25,000 |
| John Hopkins Berman Institute | General support | $20,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| Frick Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Getabout Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General support | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Public Library | General support | $10,000 |
| Wnet Thirteen Associates | General support | $10,000 |
| Asia Society | General support | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Police Benevolent Assn | General support | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Police Department | General support | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Staying Put | General support | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps | General support | $5,000 |
| New Canaan YMCA | General support | $5,000 |
| Quaker Ridge Employee Scholarship Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Botanical Garden of Ny | General support | $2,500 |
| Visiting Nurse Service | General support | $2,500 |
| New Canaan Fire Department | General support | $1,000 |
| Westchester Caddie Scholarship Fund | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric P Sheinberg
- Michael Steinhardt
Questions people ask
Does Eric P Sheinberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eric P Sheinberg Foundation give?
$630,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Eric P Sheinberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric P Sheinberg (Trustee) and Michael Steinhardt (Trustee).
What does Eric P Sheinberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and arts and culture.