Schlein Foundation Inc
Schlein Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports 47 grants totaling $231,011 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Arizona and New York.
Schlein Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Schlein Foundation Inc gave $231K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $231,011
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,915
- -33.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $3,318,221
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (4 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (56% 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 Schlein Foundation Inc
- 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: 8321 E Joshua Tree Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone: (418) 905-1786
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schlein Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mount Sinai Health System ($75K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $226K.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 220 grants of 226 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (56%) and Arizona (43%), with 1% going to Utah. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Florida and Tennessee, each representing 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schlein Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 46 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $138; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% 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 $141K (2020) to $342K (2024). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Plains Hospitalmedical Center White Plains, NY | Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions. | $51,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions. | $50,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System New York, NY | Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions. | $50,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley Phoenix, AZ | Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions. | $25,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System New York, NY | Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions. | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions. | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions. | $1,250 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor Institute Salt Lake City, UT | Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions. | $1,200 |
| Children's Action Alliance Phoenix, AZ | Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions. | $1,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions. | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,318,221 | $212,712 | $255,768 | $231,011 | 47 | $231,011 | $210,269 | $296,604 |
| 2024 | $3,361,277 | $335,624 | $385,565 | $342,126 | 46 | $342,126 | $332,508 | $262,381 |
| 2023 | $3,411,218 | $237,801 | $275,781 | $235,099 | 43 | $235,099 | $236,499 | $237,939 |
| 2022 | $3,449,198 | $244,346 | $284,813 | $234,535 | 47 | $234,535 | $241,903 | $243,107 |
| 2021 | $3,489,665 | $149,940 | $186,625 | $161,636 | 43 | $161,636 | $197,394 | $233,136 |
| 2020 | $3,526,350 | $195,529 | $152,033 | $141,353 | 44 | — | $193,740 | $218,284 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schlein Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $297K 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 in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for health care, hospice, children’s advocacy, food assistance, and other organizations. For example, HonorHealth Foundation says its mission is “to strengthen and advance the mission of HonorHealth through philanthropy,” while Hospice of the Valley describes its mission as “bringing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to our community.” Mount Sinai Health System says it provides patient care and advances medicine through education, research, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $231,011. Grants ranged from $1 to $51,000, with a median grant of $100.
Among the largest reported awards were $51,000 to White Plains Hospital Medical Center; $50,000 each to HonorHealth Foundation and Mount Sinai Health System; $25,000 to Hospice of the Valley; and another $25,000 to Mount Sinai Health System. Other reported grants included $20,000 to Planned Parenthood of Arizona, $1,250 to St. Mary’s Food Bank, and $1,000 each to Children’s Action Alliance and the University of Miami.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara S Schlein as president, Jeffrey G Schlein as secretary/treasurer, and Jennifer Podhajsky as vice president.
Schlein Foundation Inc is led by Barbara S. Schlein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara S. Schlein
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey G. Schlein
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Podhajsky
Vice President
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 Schlein Foundation Inc
How much does Schlein Foundation Inc give each year?
Schlein Foundation Inc gave $231K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $342K across 46 grants.
What is Schlein Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Schlein Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $4,915, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schlein Foundation Inc that year got $138 on average.
Where does Schlein Foundation Inc give grants?
Schlein Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (9 grants), Phoenix, AZ (7 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does Schlein Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Schlein Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Schlein Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Schlein Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mount Sinai Health System ($75,000 across 2 grants), White Plains Hospitalmedical Center ($51,000) and Honorhealth Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schlein Foundation Inc?
Schlein Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $231K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $297K (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 Schlein Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for health care, hospice, children’s advocacy, food assistance, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schlein Foundation Inc?
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 Schlein Foundation Inc's EIN?
Schlein Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0554696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Schlein Foundation Inc 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Schlein Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schlein-foundation-inc-morg_f5eff569da384de3b07e6d987aabb6f1
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