Shacter Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Shacter Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,448 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. 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$45,448
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $43,180 the year before.
27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,600 | 28 | $827,455 |
| 2023 | $43,180 | 29 | $941,301 |
| 2024 | $45,448 | 37 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Shacter 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 Shacter Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 26 | $38,648 |
| Colorado | 3 | $2,590 |
| Alaska | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $560 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
| California | 2 | $200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UUCJ Capital Campaign | Religious Organization | $10,000 |
| The Sanctuary on 8th Street | Community Advocacy | $5,000 |
| WJCT | Support of local public radio and television | $4,300 |
| Spar | Community Advocacy | $4,000 |
| Camp Fiesta | Camp For Children With Cancer | $2,500 |
| Uucj | Religious Organization | $2,500 |
| VCRS (Valley Community for Recycling Solutions) | To reduce the negative impacts of landfilling by recovering resources from the waste stream | $2,500 |
| FSCJ Foundation | Support Florida State College at Jacksonville to assist students in need of affordable education | $2,000 |
| The Community Foundation-Woman's Giving Alliance | Support of local public radio and television | $1,500 |
| ElevateHer | To support women's leadership | $1,170 |
| Historic St Elmo & Chalk Creek Caynon Inc | Maintain & restoration of historic site/buildings | $1,170 |
| IM Sulzbacher Center | To empower homeless and at risk women, children and men through health, housing and income services | $1,000 |
| Bellowing Acres Inc | Alligator and exotic animal sanctuary | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra | To enrich the human spirit through symphonic music | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | Humanitarian Aid Organization | $560 |
| Rotary Club of Arlington | Community Advocacy | $550 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment | $500 |
| Murray Hill Ministries | Help Support The Theatre | $500 |
| St Johns Riverkeeper | Provides Oversight Of Activities | $500 |
| UUCJ Foundation | Religious Organization | $500 |
| ACLU | To defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties | $250 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Public Radio Programs | $250 |
| Icare | Religious Organization | $250 |
| Old Arlington Inc | To Preserve The Architecture Culture | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood | To esnure access to quality health care, education and information for all individuals and families worldwide. | $250 |
| Restoring Hope Foundation Inc | Uplift and empower individuals and families facing adversity. | $250 |
| Jacksonville Arboretum | Conservation And Public Education | $170 |
| Moca | Cultural Resource | $125 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | Provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need while engaging the hearts, hands and minds of our community to ... | $103 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | International Medical & Humanitarian Care | $100 |
| Equality Florida Institute | To Advocate For Pro-Lgbtq | $100 |
| Finca | Works in some of the poorest countries in the world | $100 |
| Norman Studios | To protect and preserve the history of silent film | $100 |
| Sierra Club | Protect Wilderness | $100 |
| UUCJ Special | To support the mission and operations of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville | $100 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Fund | Support and research pancreatic cancer | $100 |
| Tree Hill Nature Center | Enviromental and sustainability education. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Shacter
- Melody D Shacter
- Barry Shacter
Questions people ask
Does Shacter Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shacter Family Foundation Inc give?
$45,448 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Shacter Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David A Shacter (President), Melody D Shacter (Vice President) and Barry Shacter (Treasurer).
What does Shacter Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.