Herbert H Schiff Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Dublin, OH EIN: 31-1451553

Herbert H Schiff Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Dublin, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $492K. Net investment income was $990K.

Key facts about Herbert H Schiff Foundation

EIN: 31-1451553
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $492,143
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $70,306
Median grant: $57,143
Total assets: $8,651,487
Primary geography: Florida (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Herbert H Schiff Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Herbert H Schiff Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (45%), Massachusetts (25%) and Ohio (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants) and Pittsfield, MA (2 grants). 57% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Herbert H Schiff Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.7M

+6.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$492K

+7.7% YoY

Grant Count

-41.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$70K

+84.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert H Schiff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $485K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Herbert H Schiff Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $222K (45%)

Massachusetts $125K (25%)

Ohio $95K (19%)

Connecticut $50K (10%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts New York Ohio Oklahoma

Cities

NaplesThousand OaksNew AlbanyPittsfieldSarasotaLos AngelesNew HavenNew YorkWashingtonNormanTarzanaCheshireFar RockawayWest Hills

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$8,651,487	$8,160,740	$8,082,818
Revenue	$1,147,091	$676,543	$565,719
Expenses	$656,344	$598,622	$653,274
Qualifying Distributions	$492,143	$457,143	$477,143
Net Investment Income	$989,722	$626,994	$515,474
Distributable Amount	$485,338	$446,322	$475,205

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

55 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Jewish Federation of Greater Naples ($140,000), Elizabeth Freeman Center ($100,000), Lifetown Columbus ($95,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NAPLES Naples, FL	COMMUNITY HALL/ISRAEL EMERGENCY	$140,000
ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER Pittsfield, MA	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$100,000
LIFETOWN COLUMBUS New Albany, OH	THE SCHIFF ARTS CENTER	$95,000
HERSHORIN SCHIFF DAY SCHOOLS OF Sarasota, FL	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$57,143
IRIS New Haven, CT	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$50,000
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CTR Naples, FL	HERBERT H. SCHIFF CLASSROOM	$25,000
JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE BERKSHIRES Pittsfield, MA	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Sue L Norris	Trustee	1	$33,621
Sue Gallant	Trustee	1	—
Laura L Hershorin	Trustee	1	—
Jane Schiff	Trustee	1	—
William K Burton	Trustee	1	$33,620
Frederick L Fisher	Trustee	1	$33,620

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herbert H Schiff Foundation?

Herbert H Schiff Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Dublin, OH. It holds $8.7M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Herbert H Schiff Foundation?

As of 2024, Herbert H Schiff Foundation holds $8.7M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $492K in 2024.

Where does Herbert H Schiff Foundation operate?

Herbert H Schiff Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma.

What size grants does Herbert H Schiff Foundation award?

In 2024, Herbert H Schiff Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $492K — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Herbert H Schiff Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Herbert H Schiff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $485K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.