James M Schoonmaker II Foundation
The James M Schoonmaker II Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including sailing, healthcare, history, and community programs.
James M Schoonmaker II Foundation at a glance
In short: James M Schoonmaker II Foundation gave $8.6M across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $277K), top state Florida. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,579,000
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $276,742
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $163,454,955
- +1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (9 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James M Schoonmaker II Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James M Schoonmaker II Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sailing Foundation of New York ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $7.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 114 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (41%), New York (24%), California (13%), Rhode Island (12%), and Ohio (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James M Schoonmaker II Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 31 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $177K; repeat grants $318K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 615% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $381K (2020) to $8.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $8.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sailing Foundation of New York Rye, NY | General Support | $1,840,000 |
| National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum Newport, RI | General Support | $1,010,000 |
| NCH Healthcare Fdn Naples, FL | General Support | $1,005,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Naples, FL | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| San Franciso Challenge DBA Americaone Berkeley, CA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Great Lakes Historical Society Toledo, OH | General Support | $750,000 |
| US Sailing Center Inc Miami, FL | General Support | $490,000 |
| Naples Historical Society Naples, FL | General Support | $250,000 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River Vero Beach, FL | General Support | $200,000 |
| Orange Bowl Committee Miami, FL | General Support | $180,000 |
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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 | $163,454,955 | $11,645,467 | $9,274,309 | $8,579,000 | 31 | $8,767,241 | $11,288,316 | $9,544,481 |
| 2024 | $160,902,605 | $5,785,166 | $8,406,708 | $7,813,000 | 26 | $8,023,591 | $5,370,495 | $8,776,222 |
| 2023 | $163,359,868 | $-857,206 | $7,281,673 | $6,400,000 | 23 | $6,583,522 | $3,491,038 | $8,008,593 |
| 2022 | $171,513,537 | $46,954,038 | $1,577,242 | $1,200,000 | 13 | $1,353,252 | $19,530,406 | $7,344,688 |
| 2021 | $141,676,067 | $148,400,091 | $666,319 | $625,000 | 21 | $639,898 | $366,354 | $1,033,889 |
| 2020 | $6,023,665 | $360,720 | $418,119 | $381,000 | 22 | — | $339,822 | $350,756 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James M Schoonmaker II Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9.5M 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
The foundation’s grants include substantial support for sailing organizations, alongside grants to healthcare and historical organizations. For example, the an individual recipient Hall of Fame & Museum says it preserves sailing history, honors contributions to the sport, and encourages sailing development and participation. The Neighborhood Health Clinic says it provides medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured Collier County residents, while the Naples Historical Society says it preserves Naples history and heritage.
Other supported organizations describe work in youth sailing, animal welfare, assistance dogs, and therapeutic sailing for people with disabilities. These are the grantees’ stated missions and do not establish a broader mission for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $8,579,000 through 31 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,840,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest grants were $1,840,000 to the Sailing Foundation of New York, $1,010,000 to the an individual recipient Hall of Fame & Museum, $1,005,000 to NCH Healthcare Foundation, and $1,000,000 each to Neighborhood Health Clinic and San Francisco Challenge dba AmericaOne. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists The Northern Trust Company and Patrice H Schoonmaker as trustees.
James M Schoonmaker II Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
The Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $426K (2025)
Patrice H. Schoonmaker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James M. Schoonmaker II (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $426K, to The Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James M Schoonmaker II Foundation
How much does James M Schoonmaker II Foundation give each year?
James M Schoonmaker II Foundation gave $8.6M across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7.8M across 26 grants.
What is James M Schoonmaker II Foundation's typical grant size?
James M Schoonmaker II Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $276,742, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James M Schoonmaker II Foundation that year got $177K on average.
Where does James M Schoonmaker II Foundation give grants?
James M Schoonmaker II Foundation's top state is Florida, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (7 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants) and Newport, RI (2 grants).
Does James M Schoonmaker II Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James M Schoonmaker II Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James M Schoonmaker II Foundation's largest grantees?
James M Schoonmaker II Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sailing Foundation of New York ($1,840,000), National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum ($1,010,000) and NCH Healthcare Fdn ($1,005,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James M Schoonmaker II Foundation?
James M Schoonmaker II Foundation reported $163.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.5M (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 James M Schoonmaker II Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grants include substantial support for sailing organizations, alongside grants to healthcare and historical organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James M Schoonmaker II Foundation?
The foundation states 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 M Schoonmaker II Foundation's EIN?
James M Schoonmaker II Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6964359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James M Schoonmaker II Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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