Shikiar Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Shikiar Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $242,049 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $115,417. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$242,049
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$115,417
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2023 was up from $191,549 the year before.
68% of its 2023 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 | $191,549 | 29 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $242,049 | 38 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stuart A Shikiar 30 East 85th St Apt 24B, New York, NY 10028 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 888-6565 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Contact the above |
What Shikiar Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $225,109 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $5,720 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,860 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,300 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,200 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $360 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | General operating support | $115,417 |
| The Dalton School | General operating support | $40,199 |
| Baruch College Fund | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenleim Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Bridgehampton Music Chamber Associates | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Perlman Music Program | General operating support | $5,800 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | General operating support | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Pure Earth Foundation | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Hillel International | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Rooftop Drops | General operating support | $1,943 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | General operating support | $1,800 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General operating support | $1,800 |
| Luisa Diaz Foundation | General operating support | $1,250 |
| Merlyn Education and Climate Protection Program | General operating support | $1,200 |
| Bideawee | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Dementia Society of America | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Fifth Avenue Presbyterian | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort SC | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Lehigh University | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Research Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Peoples Security Charitable | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Silver Art Projects | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Students Supporting Israel | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Lehigh Valley | General operating support | $720 |
| New York Academy of Art | General operating support | $600 |
| 92nd Street Y | General operating support | $500 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | General operating support | $500 |
| Greater Philadelphia YMCA | General operating support | $500 |
| Pedals for Progress | General operating support | $500 |
| The Bridgehampton Library | General operating support | $500 |
| Valor Clinic Foundation | General operating support | $500 |
| Chabad of North Miami | General operating support | $360 |
| National Yiddish Book Center | General operating support | $360 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart A Shikiar
- Samuel M Shikiar
Questions people ask
Does Shikiar Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact the above.
How much does Shikiar Family Foundation give?
$242,049 in tax year 2023, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Shikiar Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Stuart A Shikiar (Trustee) and Samuel M Shikiar (Trustee).
What does Shikiar Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.