The Schocken Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Schocken Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Barrington, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $552,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $287,500. 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$552,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$287,500
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $540,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $540,000 | 15 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $552,500 | 12 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
The Schocken 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 The Schocken Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $427,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc | To support music education for children of Ethiopian descent, to support therapy for families that have had a victim of sexual abuse, to support Israeli Arabs with disabilities, to support an education system in Israel that promotes a shared society between Jews and Arabs | $287,500 |
| American Friends of Hand in Hand | To support Israeli-Arab coeducation | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Union College | To support programs to advance Jewish Democratic education in secondary schools in Israel | $35,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | To support access to education related to democracy in Israel | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Smaya School | To support voter registration among high school students in the US | $30,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | To support Jewish-Arab equality and shared society | $25,000 |
| New Israel Fund | To support the integration of Arab-Israeli teachers in Jewish schools, to support Arab-Israeli children with disabilities, to support the ideal of a shared society in Israel between Arabs and Jews | $20,000 |
| Roger Williams University School of Law | To support the study of race in the law | $15,000 |
| Social Good Fund | To sponsor and develop projects that will help positively impact and develop local communities into healthier and happier places to live, work, and be | $15,000 |
| Community Partners | To support voter registration among high school students in the US | $15,000 |
| Jewish National Fund USA | To support mental & emotional needs of fathers who have returned from combat zones | $15,000 |
| Ono Friends Inc | To support Hebrew language education | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Landau
- Judah Rome
- Assaf Topaz
- Yael Hadass
- Gidon Mendels
- Benjamin Rome
Questions people ask
Does The Schocken Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Schocken Foundation Inc give?
$552,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Schocken Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David Landau (President, Secretary), Judah Rome (Treasurer), Assaf Topaz (Director) and Yael Hadass (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Schocken Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and youth programs.