Schoenheimer Foundation
The Schoenheimer Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported 14 grants totaling $93,160 in 2024, supporting organizations in New York and Hawaii.
Schoenheimer Foundation at a glance
In short: Schoenheimer Foundation gave $93K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $93,160
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,654
- -53.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $988,018
- -7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% 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 Schoenheimer Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing names a contact and states that there are no specific requirements for application materials. It also states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Ms Linda Schoenheimer Radix Organiz
Mailing address: 551 Fifth Ave - 24Th Fl, New York, NY 10176
Phone: (212) 697-9141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schoenheimer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Inc ($60K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 79 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 6% to recipients in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schoenheimer Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) 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 $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $23K (2020) to $101K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Inc New York, NY | To Support Various Activities | $60,000 |
| Myriad USA New York, NY | To Support Various Activities | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank Honolulu, HI | To Support Various Activities | $5,000 |
| Montauk Food Pantry Montauk, NY | To Support Various Activities | $5,000 |
| Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry Sag Harbor, NY | To Support Various Activities | $5,000 |
| The Art Therapy Project New York, NY | To Support Various Activities | $2,500 |
| Tech Kids Unlimited Brooklyn, NY | To Support Various Activities | $1,500 |
| Share Hope Inc New York, NY | To Support Various Activities | $1,500 |
| Congregation SOF Ma'arav Honolulu, HI | To Support Various Activities | $1,000 |
| Museum of Moderm Art New York, NY | To Support Education | $600 |
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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 | $988,018 | $18,099 | $97,014 | $93,160 | 14 | $93,160 | $19,937 | $102,560 |
| 2023 | $1,066,933 | $110,113 | $104,633 | $100,929 | 7 | $100,929 | $20,634 | $82,709 |
| 2022 | $1,061,453 | $125,622 | $93,762 | $88,960 | 21 | $88,960 | $20,820 | $83,891 |
| 2021 | $1,029,593 | $214,073 | $84,029 | $77,266 | 21 | — | $79,051 | $88,795 |
| 2020 | $899,547 | $-88,966 | $23,340 | $23,116 | 16 | — | $9,521 | $71,357 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schoenheimer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $103K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in scientific research, food assistance, art therapy, and the arts. For example, the American Committee for the Weizmann says it raises funds for the Weizmann Institute of Science, whose research addresses areas including health, the environment, technology, and education. Montauk Food Pantry says it collects and distributes food and provides economic assistance to needy families in Suffolk County and the surrounding area. The Art Therapy Project says it provides free group art therapy to adults and youth affected by trauma.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $93,160. Grants ranged from $175 to $60,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest awards included $60,000 to the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, $10,000 to Myriad USA, and $5,000 each to Hawaii Food Bank, Montauk Food Pantry, and Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no specific requirements for application materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joyce A. Schoenheimer, Daniel Schoenheimer, and Linda Mc Curdy as directors.
Schoenheimer Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Schoenheimer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joyce A. Schoenheimer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Mc Curdy
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Schoenheimer (2020) — Director
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 Schoenheimer Foundation
How much does Schoenheimer Foundation give each year?
Schoenheimer Foundation gave $93K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 7 grants.
What is Schoenheimer Foundation's typical grant size?
Schoenheimer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,654, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schoenheimer Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Schoenheimer Foundation give grants?
Schoenheimer Foundation gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Honolulu, HI (2 grants).
Does Schoenheimer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Schoenheimer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Various Activities" (11 grants).
Who are Schoenheimer Foundation's largest grantees?
Schoenheimer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Inc ($60,000), Myriad USA ($10,000) and Hawaii Food Bank ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schoenheimer Foundation?
Schoenheimer Foundation reported $988K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (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 Schoenheimer Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in scientific research, food assistance, art therapy, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schoenheimer Foundation?
The 2023 filing names a contact and states that there are no specific requirements for application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schoenheimer Foundation's EIN?
Schoenheimer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3055927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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Grantable. (2026). Schoenheimer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schoenheimer-foundation-morg_15cb873ab99b4ca19b4394722e79a63d
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