James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation
The James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2025, it reported giving $100,000 through 12 grants to charitable organizations in Washington, California, and the District of Columbia.
James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation at a glance
In short: James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation gave $100K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Washington. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,333
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $1,201,001
- -3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it 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 James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwest Film Forum ($31K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 44% to recipients in California, and 10% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Ai Forum San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum Seattle, WA | Emergence Films Fund for Vashon Island Opening Event, to purchase equipment/Software, discretionary fund and general purpose | $15,000 |
| American Jesuits International Inc Washington, DC | Gandhi Ashram School (Kalimpong) - To Support General and Administrative Expenses | $10,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum Seattle, WA | any general purpose for Emergence Films | $10,000 |
| One Call for All Bainbridge Is, WA | Bainbridge Prepares Fund | $10,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Motion Picture and Television Fund Woodland Hills, CA | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum Seattle, WA | Emergence Film Fund, for operational expenses to include accounting, grant writing and other operational expenses in support of the Fund | $6,000 |
| Jefferson Land Trust Port Townsend, WA | funds for Conservation Breakfast, Fest Event, DEIJ/Access and Equity Fund, and Education Program for Staff Time | $5,000 |
| The Friends of the Oakland Public Library Oakland, CA | to support Lakeview Branch | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,201,001 | $95,681 | $133,793 | $100,000 | 12 | $123,660 | $86,748 | $76,524 |
| 2024 | $1,239,113 | $90,437 | $133,390 | $100,000 | 12 | $124,379 | $81,626 | $74,890 |
| 2023 | $1,282,066 | $57,559 | $130,498 | $100,000 | 11 | $120,731 | $49,392 | $70,339 |
| 2022 | $1,355,005 | $124,886 | $125,369 | $100,000 | 14 | $113,439 | $116,056 | $71,917 |
| 2021 | $1,355,488 | $129,194 | $123,477 | $100,000 | 14 | $113,525 | $119,610 | $80,229 |
| 2020 | $1,349,771 | $-16,753 | $159,367 | $100,000 | 13 | — | $12,084 | $74,835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including film, culture, education, community services, conservation, and public libraries. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Northwest Film Forum says it “incites public dialogue and creative action through collective cinematic experiences.” The Skirball Cultural Center describes itself as welcoming people of all communities and generations to cultural experiences, with the aim of fostering human connection and helping build a more just society. American Jesuits International says it mobilizes support for Jesuit education and development initiatives serving marginalized communities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Jefferson Land Trust says it helps its community preserve open space, working lands, and habitat in Jefferson County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $100,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $9,500.
Among the reported grants were $20,000 to American AI Forum for general and unrestricted purposes; $15,000 to Northwest Film Forum for its Emergence Films Fund, including support for an opening event and equipment or software; and $10,000 each to American Jesuits International, One Call for All, Skirball Cultural Center, and Northwest Film Forum. Other grants included $9,000 to Motion Picture and Television Fund, $6,000 to Northwest Film Forum, and $5,000 to Jefferson Land Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rachel Noll James (Director and Secretary), Michael S. Noll (Director and President), Shaina S. Noll (Director and CFO), John S. Scheinfeld (Director), and Robert A. Scheinfeld (Director and Vice President).
James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation is led by Michael S. Noll, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael S. Noll
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S. Scheinfeld
Director
Director → Director & Vice President, 2024
Director & Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Noll James
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Scheinfeld
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaina S. Noll
Director & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation
How much does James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation give each year?
James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation gave $100K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 12 grants.
What is James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation's typical grant size?
James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,500, and its average grant was $8,333, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation give grants?
James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation's top state is Washington, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (44%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation's largest grantees?
James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northwest Film Forum ($31,000 across 3 grants), American Ai Forum ($20,000) and American Jesuits International Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation?
James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including film, culture, education, community services, conservation, and public libraries. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it 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 James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation's EIN?
James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0494270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James D Scheinfeld 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 May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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