The Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation is a private foundation in Waltham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $369,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$369,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $216,733 the year before.
72% of its 2024 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 | $216,733 | 10 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $369,000 | 18 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
The Michael & Helen Schaffer 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 The Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $229,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $40,000 |
| New York | 3 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ransom Everglades School | To create awareness to help the underserved, protect the endangered and stand up for justice. | $50,000 |
| Make A Wish Southern Florida Foundation | To create life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses | $43,000 |
| Jewish Learning Center | To assist the learning center goal to broaden the understanding of judaism | $35,000 |
| Lehrman Community Day School | To provide a dynamic general and judaic curriculum nurturing each childs potential, social confidence and spirituality through engaging experiential opportunities | $25,000 |
| American Israel Democracy Coalition | To help jews in israel with food, health care, education and housing | $25,000 |
| Style Saves Inc | To support the organizations mission to provide essential goods and resources to underserved students and their families to increase academic achievement and fostering self confidenceto support the therapeutic programing through the bonds between animals and humans | $20,000 |
| The Sobe Room Inc | To provide a permanent home for recovering alcoholics and other 12 step recovery programsto provide a permanent home for alcoholics anonymous and other recovery programs in florida | $20,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | To support the mission to improve and enrich the lives of people including support of fire recovery | $20,000 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center | To support the cinema's world class programs and to keep their vision strong of preserving the filmgoing experience | $20,000 |
| Bold Beauty Project | To create change for women by utilizing art at the intersection of beauty and disability | $15,000 |
| Falmouth Service Center | To support the centers mission to ease stress, reduce hunger and improve the quality of life for neighbors in need | $15,000 |
| Plum Island Founcation | To support the organizations dedication to fostering and protecting a sustainable plum island | $15,000 |
| The Aneurysm and Avm Foundation | To support the organizations dedication bettering the lives, support network and medical care of those affected by aneurysm and other vascular malfunctions | $15,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | To support the hospital's mission of providing high quality and compassionate medical care | $11,000 |
| Haymakers for Hope | To help cancer research, care, awareness and survivorship | $10,000 |
| Sponsors for Education Opportunities | To help young people from underserved communities gain access to higher education and career opportunities | $10,000 |
| Long Island Alzheimers & Dementia Center | To implement programs that provide respite, support and stimulation through music | $10,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Foundation | To support the white plains hospital and our heart's well missions of providing high quality medical carea donation e | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Appel
- Michael Appel
Questions people ask
Does The Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation give?
$369,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs The Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wendy Appel (Trustee) and Michael Appel (Trustee).
What does The Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.