Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher
The Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. Established in 1977, it supports charitable programs in human services, education, Jewish causes, health, performing arts, scientific research, and animal advocacy, primarily in the United States, with some programs providing support internationally.
Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher at a glance
In short: Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher gave $457K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $457,000
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,233
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,417,444
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its 2024 filing. Its website describes an application form and required documentation, while the filing states that contributions are limited to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5959 Collins Avenue 1703, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: (212) 838-7766
Website: https://charlesandmildred.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher
Who Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti Defamation League ($125K). Together the top 10 received $308K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 49 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says most of the organizations it supports are in the United States and that some programs provide support worldwide. Its website identifies New York and Southern California as its main program-funding areas. In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 33% to recipients in California; smaller shares went to Florida (3%), Washington, DC (2%), and Wisconsin (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher gives
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $408K (2020) to $458K (2021). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $457K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | NY/NJ Regional Committee | $125,000 |
| Hasbara Fellowships New York, NY | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Safe Horizon Brooklyn, NY | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts Costa Mesa, CA | General Funding | $25,000 |
| National Jewish Health New York, NY | General Funding | $20,000 |
| The Wooden Floor Santa Ana, CA | Next Step College and Career Readiness Program | $20,000 |
| CASA Orange County Orange, CA | General Funding | $17,500 |
| Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Costa Mesa, CA | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Team Kids Irvine, CA | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Food Finders Los Alamitos, CA | In Support of Food Purchases | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,417,444 | $482,919 | $851,665 | $457,000 | 30 | $666,602 | $310,075 | $644,686 |
| 2023 | $12,608,421 | $1,979,212 | $795,746 | $410,750 | 16 | $629,979 | $1,813,445 | $569,217 |
| 2022 | $11,587,129 | $406,194 | $851,688 | $454,728 | 1 | $685,070 | $239,576 | — |
| 2021 | $14,602,833 | $12,578 | $899,802 | $458,000 | 1 | $701,188 | $89,453 | — |
| 2020 | $13,656,667 | $1,438,721 | $803,232 | $408,180 | 1 | — | $1,288,851 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher reported a distributable amount of $645K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its purpose as enhancing and improving the lives of others through charitable giving. Its stated funding fields include human services, education, Jewish causes, health, performing arts, scientific research, and animal advocacy.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate this range. Safe Horizon describes its mission as supporting victims of crime and abuse, preventing violence, and promoting justice. Food Finders says it works to eliminate hunger and food waste while improving nutrition in food-insecure communities. Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve cancer support, reducing social isolation among older adults, supporting Israel and Jewish communities, arthritis research, and assistance to Holocaust survivors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $457,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $125,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grant was $125,000 to the Anti-Defamation League for its NY/NJ Regional Committee. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Hasbara Fellowships, Safe Horizon, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts; $20,000 to National Jewish Health and The Wooden Floor; and $17,500 to Casa Orange County.
The foundation’s website says its board meets four to six times a year and that complete requests are considered at the next scheduled meeting after receipt. The requested materials include an organizational and program description, a 501(c)(3) determination letter, the most recent audited financial statements, and a statement that all board members contribute financially. The website also asks applicants to sign a statement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Weinstein as president, Heidi Eskenazi as treasurer, Sharon Weinstein as vice president, and Eyal Eskenazi as secretary. The foundation’s board page identifies Peter Weinstein as co-president and treasurer, Heidi Packer Eskenazi as co-president and treasurer, Sharon Weinstein as vice president, and Eyal Eskenazi as vice president and secretary.
Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher is led by Peter Weinstein, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Weinstein
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $87K (2024)
Sharon Weinstein
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Heidi Eskenazi
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$95K (2021) → $87K (2024)
Eyal Eskenazi
Secretary
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$27K (2023) → $37K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara Packer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Heidi Packer (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $87K, to Peter Weinstein (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher
How much does Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher give each year?
Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher gave $457K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $411K across 16 grants.
What is Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher's typical grant size?
Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,233, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher give grants?
Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Costa Mesa, CA (2 grants), Santa Ana, CA (2 grants) and Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher's largest grantees?
Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher's largest 2024 grantees include Anti Defamation League ($125,000), Hasbara Fellowships ($25,000) and Safe Horizon ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher?
Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $667K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $645K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher fund?
The foundation describes its purpose as enhancing and improving the lives of others through charitable giving. Its stated funding fields include human services, education, Jewish causes, health, performing arts, scientific research, and animal advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its 2024 filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher's EIN?
Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2937218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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