Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family
Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. It reported 14 grants totaling $897,500 in 2025, supporting organizations including a local temple, health and education institutions, and organizations connected to Jewish life and Israel.
Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family at a glance
In short: Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family gave $898K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), top state Florida. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $897,500
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,107
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,591,735
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (28% 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 Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing lists Eileen Bonnie Schaefer as the contact and says forms and materials are not required. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists no deadline and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Eileen Bonnie Schaefer
Mailing address: 150 E Palmetto Park Road Suite 800, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (561) 620-3233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Beth El of Boca Raton ($250K). Together the top 10 received $873K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 79 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (28%), New York (26%), Kentucky (22%), North Carolina (21%), and Massachusetts (2%). These percentages describe recipient locations for that year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $718K (2021) to $940K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $898K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation Lexington, KY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation Boone, NC | Charitable | $162,500 |
| Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Acwisweizmann Institute of Science New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Teacher's College New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Peace of Mind New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Temple of High Country Boone, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family?
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 | $10,591,735 | $803,060 | $989,949 | $897,500 | 14 | $901,377 | $727,488 | $624,814 |
| 2024 | $10,759,760 | $913,184 | $1,030,071 | $940,000 | 17 | $945,255 | $838,368 | $594,816 |
| 2023 | $10,856,772 | $696,827 | $844,425 | $765,500 | 16 | $770,560 | $622,962 | $590,110 |
| 2022 | $11,000,388 | $588,389 | $877,908 | $765,000 | 17 | $770,971 | $505,561 | $662,947 |
| 2021 | $11,270,279 | $1,129,525 | $808,305 | $717,500 | 15 | — | $1,041,841 | $676,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family reported a distributable amount of $625K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for religious, health, and educational organizations, as well as organizations whose stated missions relate to Jewish life and Israel.
For example, Jewish Graduate Student Initiative describes its mission as supporting Jewish life on graduate school campuses and connecting Jewish graduate students, alumni, and executives to their heritage and the greater Jewish community. PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc. describes work that includes providing relief to needy people in Israel and supporting hospitals, clinics, and educational and religious institutions there. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it provides support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $897,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $250,000 to Temple Beth El of Boca Raton; $200,000 to Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation; $162,500 to Appalachian State University Foundation; and $85,000 to Einstein College of Medicine. Other grants included $50,000 each to ACWISWEIZMANN Institute of Science and Teacher’s College, and $25,000 to American Friends of Peace of Mind.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marla Schaefer Weishoff and Eileen Bonnie Schaefer as directors.
Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eileen Bonnie Schaefer
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marla Schaefer Weishoff
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family
How much does Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family give each year?
Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family gave $898K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $940K across 17 grants.
What is Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family's typical grant size?
Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $64,107, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family that year got $25K on average.
Where does Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family give grants?
Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family's top state is Florida, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Kentucky (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Boone, NC (2 grants).
Does Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family's largest grantees?
Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Beth El of Boca Raton ($250,000), Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation ($200,000) and Appalachian State University Foundation ($162,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family?
Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $901K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $625K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for religious, health, and educational organizations, as well as organizations whose stated missions relate to Jewish life and Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family?
The 2024 filing lists Eileen Bonnie Schaefer as the contact and says forms and materials are not required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family's EIN?
Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0757807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Florida
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
San Diego, CA
The Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego supports charitable, educational, and religious organizations, with grants spanning Jewish community life, research, civil rights, health care, arts, and community services. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; two-thirds of its grants since founding have gone to San Diego organizations, with others mainly elsewhere in the U.S. and Israel. Some listed opportunities accept applications from eligible nonprofits, but the profile does not state whether the Foundation accepts unsolicited requests generally.
Assets
$862.3M
Grants
774
Total Given
$148.1M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rowland-and-sylvia-schaefer-family-morg_351a7d7ad9e34691a1f319e94dba389e
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_650757807_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Rowland \& Sylvia Schaefer Family funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/rowland-and-sylvia-schaefer-family-morg_351a7d7ad9e34691a1f319e94dba389e},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-24. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family down — hundreds of funders to go?