Schiffer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schiffer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $132,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$132,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $135,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,500 | 24 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 19 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $132,500 | 21 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Schiffer 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 Schiffer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $66,000 |
| California | 3 | $18,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $18,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $17,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | The herbert gelernter scholarship in engineering and applied sciences | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Mid-Suffolk | Building fund and general support | $15,000 |
| Pink Aid Inc | "pink rocks the beat" | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Making strides of long island | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Ajc new york benefit tribute committee | $10,000 |
| Jewish Silicon Valley | General support | $10,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Last Hope Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Paper Airplanes Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Cato Institute | Sphere education initiative | $3,500 |
| Claremont Institute | The american mind | $3,500 |
| Bronx High School of Science Alumni Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| I Am Wild Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| New Ground Inc | Veterans program | $2,500 |
| Paws of War Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| The Jed Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Long Island Inc | For the vetsbuild program | $2,500 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Melville Volunteer Fire Department Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Schiffer
- Taryn Cowan
- James E Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Schiffer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schiffer Family Foundation give?
$132,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Schiffer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David M Schiffer (President/Treasurer/Director), Taryn Cowan (Vice President/Executive Director) and James E Robinson (Secretary/Director).
What does Schiffer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.