The Auerbach Schiro Foundation
Accepts applications
The Auerbach Schiro Foundation is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,068 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$260,068
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $193,640 the year before.
44% 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 | $203,571 | 38 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $193,640 | 46 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $260,068 | 45 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth A Schiro 25 Brookside Blvd, West Hartford, CT 06107 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 232-5854 |
| What to submit | The foundation does not have an application form but requires details of the purpose of the grant and verification of the tax-exempt status of donees. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations on awards such as by geographical areas, charitbale fields, kinds of institutions or other factors. |
What The Auerbach Schiro Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 26 | $181,568 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 5 | $29,250 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $8,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford | General support | $40,000 |
| Midwest Foodbank | General support | $30,000 |
| Forge City Works | General support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support | $25,000 |
| Theaterworks | General support | $20,000 |
| CT Museum of Culture & History | General support | $15,000 |
| Hartford Stage | General support | $15,000 |
| Real Artways | General support | $15,000 |
| CT Public Broadcasting Network | General support | $10,000 |
| The Bushnell | General support | $7,500 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum | General support | $7,500 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | General support | $5,668 |
| Government Accountability | General support | $5,500 |
| Malta House | General support | $5,000 |
| The Bridge Family Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Service | General support | $2,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Dana Farber | General support | $2,500 |
| The American Friends of the FNDT for Jewish Heritage | General support | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| NPR | General support | $2,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Elizabeth Park Conservancy | General support | $1,650 |
| Hartford Community That Cares | General support | $1,500 |
| Knox Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $1,500 |
| Franklin and Marshall College | General support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Graduate Organization | General support | $1,000 |
| New Britain Museum of American Art | General support | $1,000 |
| Pro Publica | General support | $1,000 |
| Voices of Hope | General support | $1,000 |
| Summit Adaptive Sports | General support | $1,000 |
| Uconn Hillel | General support | $1,000 |
| The CT Radio Info System | General support | $500 |
| Noah Webster Housew Hartford Historical Society | General support | $500 |
| Reporters Without Border | General support | $500 |
| St Frances Cabrini Shrine | General support | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $500 |
| Young Israel of West Hartford | General support | $500 |
| Environmental Working Group | General support | $250 |
| Leadership Greater Hartford | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth A Schiro
- Stephen L Bayer
Questions people ask
Does The Auerbach Schiro Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines..
How much does The Auerbach Schiro Foundation give?
$260,068 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Auerbach Schiro Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth A Schiro (Trustee) and Stephen L Bayer (Trustee).
What does The Auerbach Schiro Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and human services.