Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Weston, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $261,400 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$261,400
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $79,610 the year before.
65% 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 | $79,610 | 11 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $261,400 | 20 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer 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 Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $195,800 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $38,950 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $650 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | General support of the organization. | $80,000 |
| Duke University | General support of the organization. | $25,000 |
| City Harvest | General support of the organization. | $24,000 |
| Temple of Israel NYC | General support of the organization. | $21,750 |
| New York University of Medicine | General support of the organization. | $20,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | General support of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Yale University | General support of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | To find cures for crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. | $15,450 |
| The Community Synagogue | General support of the organization. | $9,950 |
| ASPCA | General support of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Pink Aid | General support of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of Great Neck | General support of the organization. | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Home for the Elderly of Fairfield County | General support of the organization. | $4,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | General support of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Friends of Idf | General support of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America | General support of the organization. | $1,000 |
| MSK Giving | General support of the organization. | $1,000 |
| The LTP Foundation | General support of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Women's Auxiliary | General support of the organization. | $650 |
| The Safina Center | General support of the organization. | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip Schaefer
- Diane Schaefer Ampagoumian
Questions people ask
Does Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family Foundation give?
$261,400 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Philip Schaefer (Trustee) and Diane Schaefer Ampagoumian (Trustee).
What does Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.