Jack and Marjorie Schillinger
Jack and Marjorie Schillinger is a private foundation based in Cooper City, Florida. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $357,546 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients including healthcare, children’s, disability, and conservation organizations.
Jack and Marjorie Schillinger at a glance
In short: Jack and Marjorie Schillinger gave $358K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Florida. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $357,546
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,836
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $4,912,423
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (55% 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 Jack and Marjorie Schillinger
- 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: 10720 Santa Fe Drive, Cooper City, FL 33026
Phone: (954) 981-8383
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack and Marjorie Schillinger funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ($75K). Together the top 10 received $336K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 74 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Florida received 55% of the total, Tennessee 14%, Missouri 8%, California 7%, and Louisiana 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack and Marjorie Schillinger open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $180; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $180 first-time, $23K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $282K (2023) to $398K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $358K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL | General Charitable | $75,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit Memphis, TN | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| United Community Option of Sofl Hialeah, FL | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| Children International Kansas City, MO | General Charitable | $30,000 |
| Gwendolyn Strong Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Conservation Force Metaine, LA | General Charitable | $23,866 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Miami, FL | General Charitable | $22,000 |
| New Horizons for Community Hialeah, FL | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jewish National Fund USA New York, NY | General Charitable | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 15 grants in 2024, 15 in 2023, and 13 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,912,423 | $553,044 | $398,456 | $357,546 | 15 | $357,546 | $513,128 | $369,994 |
| 2023 | $4,757,835 | $102,139 | $317,585 | $282,300 | 15 | $282,300 | $67,908 | $296,627 |
| 2022 | $4,973,281 | $109,060 | $437,891 | $393,700 | 13 | $393,700 | $75,848 | $323,369 |
| 2021 | $5,302,112 | $822,625 | $431,380 | $397,829 | 16 | $397,829 | $789,844 | $399,618 |
| 2020 | $4,910,867 | $-45,132 | $348,433 | $312,500 | 15 | — | $55,396 | $308,247 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Marjorie Schillinger reported a distributable amount of $370K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include improving children’s lives and addressing poverty, advancing care and research, supporting people with disabilities, serving people who are blind or visually impaired, and conserving wildlife and wild places. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $357,546. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $75,000, with a median of $22,000. Among the largest grants were $75,000 to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute; $50,000 each to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and United Community Option of South Florida; and $30,000 to Children International. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Gwendolyn Strong Foundation and Shriners Hospitals for Children, and $23,866 to Conservation Force.
Children International describes its mission as connecting people around the world in the fight to end poverty and investing in children and youth. Gwendolyn Strong Foundation says it supports families and SMA research and is building an inclusive playground. Shriners Children’s describes its work as providing compassionate, high-quality care to improve children’s lives. Conservation Force describes its mission as advancing conservation of wildlife and wild places. These descriptions are the grantees’ own.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lee H Schillinger (P/T/D), Robin Katzenstein (VP/D), David Katzenstein (D), Andrew Schillinger (D), and Ivy Kaprow (D).
Jack and Marjorie Schillinger's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Schillinger
D
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Katzenstein
D
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivy Kaprow
D
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee H. Schillinger
P, T & D
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Katzenstein
Vice President & D
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Jack and Marjorie Schillinger
How much does Jack and Marjorie Schillinger give each year?
Jack and Marjorie Schillinger gave $358K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $282K across 15 grants.
What is Jack and Marjorie Schillinger's typical grant size?
Jack and Marjorie Schillinger's median grant in 2024 was $22,000, and its average grant was $23,836, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack and Marjorie Schillinger that year got $180 on average.
Where does Jack and Marjorie Schillinger give grants?
Jack and Marjorie Schillinger gives mostly in Florida: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (14%) and Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (4 grants), Hialeah, FL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Jack and Marjorie Schillinger give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jack and Marjorie Schillinger's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack and Marjorie Schillinger's largest grantees?
Jack and Marjorie Schillinger's largest 2024 grantees include Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ($75,000), St Jude Children's Research Hospit ($50,000) and United Community Option of Sofl ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack and Marjorie Schillinger?
Jack and Marjorie Schillinger reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $358K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $370K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jack and Marjorie Schillinger fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack and Marjorie Schillinger?
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 Jack and Marjorie Schillinger's EIN?
Jack and Marjorie Schillinger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2743298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack and Marjorie Schillinger 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
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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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Grantable. (2026). Jack and Marjorie Schillinger funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jack-and-marjorie-schillinger-morg_b9594f0731e241bf83a8092b787d389c
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