Lurje Schaina and Josephina Memorial Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lurje Schaina and Josephina Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $895,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$895,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $631,000 the year before.
61% 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 | $240,118 | 8 | $15.7 million |
| 2024 | $631,000 | 16 | $16.4 million |
| 2025 | $895,000 | 28 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
Lurje Schaina and Josephina Memorial 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 Lurje Schaina and Josephina Memorial Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $640,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $80,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $70,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $55,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Meals on Wheels | Altruistic | $60,000 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Center | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| Help USA Fund Inc | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| The New School | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| Wnet Ny Public Media | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Altruistic | $40,000 |
| Friends of Israeli Flying Aid | Altruistic | $40,000 |
| Burn Advocates Network LTD | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| The Fortune Society | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| Blue Card | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| Harvard Art Museums | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| Global Smile Foundation | Altruistic | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| The Halo Trust USA | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| Ophthalmicedge | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| ASPCA | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| Reut USA | Altruisticaltruistic | $20,000 |
| Uja-Federation | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| World Food Program | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| POLICE2PEACE | Altruistic | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony Williams
- Gertrude Stein
- Claude Ethe
Questions people ask
Does Lurje Schaina and Josephina Memorial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lurje Schaina and Josephina Memorial Foundation Inc give?
$895,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Lurje Schaina and Josephina Memorial Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Anthony Williams (Director), Gertrude Stein (Director) and Claude Ethe (Director).
What does Lurje Schaina and Josephina Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and food and hunger.