Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation
The Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity involving genocide and Holocaust research and historical materials, and its grants supported work including genocide prevention, refugee protection, human rights, and public history.
Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), mostly in New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,502,352
- +36.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $96,244
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Total assets
- $25,048,160
- +9.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation of the State University of New York at ($763K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 111 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 84% of grant dollars. The remaining shares went to recipients in the District of Columbia (6%), Connecticut (4%), California (4%), and New Jersey (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $59K; repeat grants $153K. How we count
Medians: $53K first-time, $61K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $1.6M (2022) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation of the State University of New York at Binghamton, NY | Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention | $762,860 |
| Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide New York, NY | AIPG Refugee Protection Program | $349,917 |
| Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide New York, NY | AIPG Refugee Protection Program in El Salvador, Bosnia, and Thailand | $234,675 |
| Leo Baeck Institute Inc New York, NY | Public History efforts and to Director of Collections | $200,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project Inc New York, NY | Support to hire litigators in the EU to help bring down systemic barriers to refugee family reunification and resettlement | $150,000 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Human Rights Clinical Teaching Fellowship | $100,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | USC Dornsife Center for Advanced Genocide Research | $97,400 |
| New York University New York, NY | Renewal of support for the Prevention Project hosted by the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at NYU Law School | $90,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation Incorporated Storrs, CT | Scheidt Family Seminar on Genocide Studies and Prevention | $70,000 |
| Hias Inc Washington, DC | Religious Minorities Fund | $54,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation?
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 | $25,048,160 | $5,101,095 | $2,903,334 | $2,502,352 | 26 | $2,685,904 | $4,127,644 | $1,483,352 |
| 2023 | $22,850,010 | $1,250,765 | $2,307,736 | $1,838,485 | 21 | $2,072,796 | $1,057,513 | $1,606,858 |
| 2022 | $23,832,337 | $772,247 | $2,167,114 | $1,635,308 | 19 | $1,869,580 | $518,153 | $1,404,923 |
| 2021 | $25,227,204 | $2,115,149 | $2,090,618 | $1,651,125 | 19 | $1,841,033 | $1,884,108 | $1,619,865 |
| 2020 | $25,202,673 | $845,062 | $1,970,710 | $1,681,229 | 26 | — | $649,399 | $1,540,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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’s stated direct charitable activity is a genocide and Holocaust research project using Charles Scheidt’s materials and family history to add information and perspective to the history of genocide in the 20th century.
Its 2024 grants included support for genocide and mass atrocity prevention, refugee protection and resettlement, human rights education, and history and collections work. Among the grantees, the Leo Baeck Institute says its mission is to study and preserve the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry. The International Refugee Assistance Project describes itself as a legal aid and advocacy organization working to help refugees and others seeking safety claim freedom of movement and find lasting refuge. HIAS says it works toward a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity. The Lower East Side Tenement Museum says it shares the stories of immigrants, migrants, and refugees to connect the past and present and build a more inclusive society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $2,502,352. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $762,860, with a median of $36,000. Its largest listed grants included $762,860 to the Foundation of the State University of New York at Binghamton for the Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention; two grants to the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide totaling $584,592 for refugee protection programs; and $200,000 to the Leo Baeck Institute for public history efforts and its Director of Collections. Other notable awards included $150,000 to the International Refugee Assistance Project for EU-based litigation supporting refugee family reunification and resettlement, and $100,000 to Yeshiva University for a Human Rights Clinical Teaching Fellowship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Charles E Scheidt is listed as a trustee.
Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation is led by Charles E Scheidt, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles E Scheidt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation
How much does Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation give each year?
Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 21 grants.
What is Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $36,000, and its average grant was $96,244, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation that year got $59K on average.
Where does Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation give grants?
Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Galloway, NJ (3 grants).
Does Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation of the State University of New York at ($762,860), Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide ($584,592 across 2 grants) and Leo Baeck Institute Inc ($218,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation?
Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation reported $25.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is a genocide and Holocaust research project using Charles Scheidt’s materials and family history to add information and perspective to the history of genocide in the 20th century. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation's EIN?
Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7165756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Delaware
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
The Federation funds Jewish life and identity, antisemitism response, crisis relief, human services, and justice and inclusion, with work in the Bay Area, Israel, and beyond. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,050 to $2,405,915, with a median of $22,750. It frequently issues requests for proposals and welcomes inquiries about new Bay Area programs; no current organization grant opportunities were listed.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
1,032
Total Given
$94.5M
American Electric Power Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The American Electric Power Foundation funds education, especially STEM, basic human services, social justice, and environmental protection, primarily for organizations in AEP’s service territory or with broader beneficial impact. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $1,428,570, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; eligible organizations need an invitation from their local AEP Operating Company.
Assets
$43.6M
Grants
753
Total Given
$23.0M
Puget Sound Energy Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Puget Sound Energy Foundation funds nonprofits serving communities where PSE has a service or generation presence, primarily in Washington, across household needs, education and workforce pathways, climate resilience, and community safety. Grants vary widely; in 2024 they ranged from $13 to $100,000, with a $500 median, while its 2026 disaster-focused competitive program offers up to $15,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but eligible local nonprofits can apply through that competitive program.
Assets
$19.6M
Grants
451
Total Given
$1.2M
First Eagle Investments Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$747K
Grants
389
Total Given
$1.2M
Hagerty Drivers Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$193K
Grants
330
Total Given
$192K
McNabb Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The McNabb Foundation’s website describes support for behavioral health and social services in East Tennessee, while its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions, mostly in California. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Assets
$4.8M
Grants
328
Total Given
$358K
More similar funders
More Funders in Delaware
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-e-scheidt-family-foundation-morg_6ce81988a9d94ff2ad4373ea6464a8b3
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_467165756_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/charles-e-scheidt-family-foundation-morg_6ce81988a9d94ff2ad4373ea6464a8b3},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-18. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Charles E Scheidt Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?