Schleifer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schleifer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $200,602 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$200,602
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$54.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.9 million | 4 | $39.9 million |
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 5 | $42.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 5 | $54.0 million |
How to apply
Schleifer Family 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 Schleifer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $2.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | General charitable purposes | $1.2 million |
| Cash donations - See attached list | General charitable purposes | $671,871 |
| Conference of Presidents of Major Am Jewish Org'ns | General charitable purposes | $200,602 |
| UJA - Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY | General charitable purposes | $124,647 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General charitable purposes | $101,404 |
Officers and trustees
- Harriet P Schleifer
- Leonard S Schleifer
- Lawrence M Schleifer
Questions people ask
Does Schleifer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schleifer Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $200,602.
Who runs Schleifer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harriet P Schleifer (President & Director), Leonard S Schleifer (Secretary & Director) and Lawrence M Schleifer (Director).
What does Schleifer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.