Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family
Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family is a private foundation based in Weston, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, health-related organizations, and community organizations.
Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family at a glance
In short: Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family gave $261K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $261,400
- +228.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,070
- +80.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,066,778
- +194.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (10 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 105 Kettle Creek Road, Weston, CT 06883
Phone: (203) 722-7141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Long Island University ($80K). Together the top 10 received $241K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 106 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 15% to Connecticut, and 10% to North Carolina. The filing reports 0% for recipients in the District of Columbia and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 20 grantees (50%) 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 $10K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% 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 $80K (2023) to $261K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Brooklyn, NY | General Support of the Organization. | $80,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Support of the Organization. | $25,000 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | General Support of the Organization. | $24,000 |
| Temple of Israel NYC New York, NY | General Support of the Organization. | $21,750 |
| New York University of Medicine New York, NY | General Support of the Organization. | $20,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Support of the Organization. | $20,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | General Support of the Organization. | $20,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | To find cures for crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. | $15,450 |
| The Community Synagogue Westport, CT | General Support of the Organization. | $9,950 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | General Support of the Organization. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,066,778 | $6,276,704 | $290,453 | $261,400 | 20 | $267,650 | $237,720 | $193,713 |
| 2023 | $3,076,032 | $60,748 | $104,227 | $79,610 | 11 | $87,360 | $74,233 | $152,010 |
| 2022 | $3,088,859 | $143,334 | $184,216 | $169,150 | 21 | $171,650 | $131,018 | $158,847 |
| 2021 | $3,320,668 | $675,585 | $210,991 | $191,450 | 30 | $193,950 | $330,819 | $153,507 |
| 2020 | $2,872,331 | $-6,009 | $170,291 | $152,150 | 24 | — | $53,053 | $139,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family reported a distributable amount of $194K 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 show support for organizations working in several areas. Long Island University describes its mission as providing access to private higher education and preparing students for service to their communities and the world. The Michael J. Fox Foundation says it funds research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease and improved therapies. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation describes its mission as finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving quality of life for people affected by them.
Other 2024 grantees describe work including support and assistance for breast cancer patients (Pink Aid), support for people impacted by cancer (Cancer Support Community), and helping children and families in impoverished communities where basic human rights have been withheld (The LTP Foundation).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $261,400 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $80,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $80,000 to Long Island University, $25,000 to Duke University, $24,000 to City Harvest, $21,750 to Temple of Israel NYC, and $20,000 each to New York University of Medicine, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and Yale University. Other grants included $15,450 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, $9,950 to the Community Synagogue, and $5,000 each to ASPCA, Pink Aid, and Temple Emanuel of Great Neck.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philip Schaefer and Diane Schaefer Ampagoumian as trustees.
Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Schaefer Ampagoumian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Schaefer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rosalind Schaefer (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family
How much does Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family give each year?
Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family gave $261K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 11 grants.
What is Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family's typical grant size?
Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,070, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family that year got $10K on average.
Where does Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family give grants?
Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (15%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Westport, CT (2 grants).
Does Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family's largest grantees?
Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family's largest 2024 grantees include Long Island University ($80,000), Duke University ($25,000) and City Harvest ($24,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family?
Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $268K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. Long Island University describes its mission as providing access to private higher education and preparing students for service to their communities and the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family's EIN?
Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7085237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rosalind and Franklyn Schaefer Family 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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