Sharon E Fay & Maxine Schaffer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Sharon E Fay & Maxine Schaffer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $65,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$130,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$65,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$5.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 2 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matthew A Berlin Rubin and Rudman LLP 53 State St, Boston, MA 02109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 330-7177, mberlin@rubinrudman.com |
What Sharon E Fay & Maxine Schaffer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brooklyn Museum | General | $125,000 |
| The Local Journalism Project | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon E Fay
- Maxine Schaffer
- Matthew A Berlin
Questions people ask
Does Sharon E Fay & Maxine Schaffer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sharon E Fay & Maxine Schaffer Family Foundation give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $65,000.
Who runs Sharon E Fay & Maxine Schaffer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon E Fay (Trustee), Maxine Schaffer (Trustee) and Matthew A Berlin (Trustee).
What does Sharon E Fay & Maxine Schaffer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.