Schorr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schorr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $438,300 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $79,000. 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$438,300
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$79,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $441,900 the year before.
55% 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 | $314,550 | 47 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $441,900 | 41 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $438,300 | 48 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Schorr 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 Schorr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $157,700 |
| Florida | 7 | $83,600 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $80,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $16,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $12,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation of the State University of New York | Schorr Family Foundation School of Pharmacy and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Scholarship Fund | $79,000 |
| Lighthouse Artcenter Inc | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Early Steps to School Success Fund and Rural Hunger Fund | $50,000 |
| Broome County Community Charities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Foundation of the State University of New York | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Artcenter Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Theatre Inc | Charitable Event | $8,500 |
| Children in Crossfire USA NFP | Charitable Event | $7,500 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Target ALS Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Tennis Charities of Binghamton Inc | General & Unrestricted and February 2025 Program | $7,500 |
| Human Needs Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Lighthouse Artcenter Inc | Charitable Event | $6,400 |
| Artistic Noise Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| American National Red Cross | Wildfire Relief Fund | $5,000 |
| Community Help in Park Slope Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dicks Sporting Goods Teammate Relief Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Edgemont Elementary School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Foundation of the State University of New York | Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loxahatchee Club Educational Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| One World One Love A NJ Non-Profit Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted and Los Angeles Wildfire Relief | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wnet | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| If Not Now Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| New York Abortion Access Fund | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| PTA of PS 32 | Community Fridge Fund | $2,500 |
| Ensemble Studio Theatre Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| Nazareth Housing Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Welcome Home Jersery City A NJ Non-Profit Corp | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| WSKG Public Telecommunications Council | Sponsorship of PBS Newshour | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine R Rubin
- Jennifer B Schorr
- Lawrence J Schorr
- Hannah M Smith
Questions people ask
Does Schorr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schorr Family Foundation give?
$438,300 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Schorr Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine R Rubin (Trustee), Jennifer B Schorr (Sec, Trustee, VP), Lawrence J Schorr (Treas, Pres, Trustee) and Hannah M Smith (Trustee).
What does Schorr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.