Schacknow Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Schacknow Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,688 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $3,095 and the largest $40,000. 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$148,688
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$3,095
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $153,210 the year before.
46% 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 | $213,860 | 30 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $153,210 | 25 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $148,688 | 26 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Schacknow Family Foundation Inc 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 Schacknow Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 12 | $74,338 |
| Florida | 10 | $64,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,650 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Medical Center | General operations | $40,000 |
| Temple Judea of Palm Beach County | General operations | $15,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Palm Beach Inc | General operations | $12,500 |
| The Maltz Jupiter Theatre | General operations | $10,000 |
| Jafco | General Support | $10,000 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | General operations | $7,500 |
| Holy Ground PBC | General support | $7,500 |
| Friends of Thai Daughters | General operations | $5,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | General operations | $5,000 |
| Boothbay Region Amublance Service | General Support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Center for Great Apes | General support | $5,000 |
| Southport Island Association | General operations | $3,540 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | General support | $2,650 |
| Kickstart Stables | General support | $2,500 |
| Maasai Dreams Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Hearty Roots | General support | $1,548 |
| Harbor Theater | General Support | $1,500 |
| National Conference of Synagogue Youth | General support | $1,500 |
| Midcoast Charitable Partners of Maine | General support | $1,500 |
| Lincoln County Historical Association | General operations | $1,000 |
| Forum Club of the Palm Beaches | General Support | $1,000 |
| One Protest Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Childrens Healthcare Charity Inc | General Support | $500 |
| Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce | General support | $250 |
| Dress for Success Palm Beaches | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Paul Schacknow
- Sharma Schacknow
- Jeffrey Schacknow
Questions people ask
Does Schacknow Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schacknow Family Foundation Inc give?
$148,688 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $3,095.
Who runs Schacknow Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Paul Schacknow (President), Sharma Schacknow (Secretary) and Jeffrey Schacknow (Board Member).
What does Schacknow Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and faith communities.