Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc
Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sag Harbor, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious organizations, schools and universities, and organizations serving people affected by disease or other emergencies.
Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc gave $109K across 103 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,940
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 103
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,058
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,881,317
- +23.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (17 of 99, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (41% 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 Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 47 Ferry Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963-1331
Phone: (718) 986-2981
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($14K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
432 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 432 grants of 432 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 29% to New Jersey, 14% to Indiana, and 2% to Florida. The filing also reports 5% in an unidentified state category. Listed recipients include organizations in other states, such as California and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 103 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 99 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $629; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $50K (2020) to $118K (2023). In 2025 it made 103 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parish of St Teresa of Calcutta Bradley Beach, NJ | Assist the Organization in Its Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Assist the Organization in Its Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | Assist the Organization in Its Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Dai Friends & Alumni Association | Assist the Organization in Its Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Debra of America New York, NY | Program Services to Individuals Affected by Diseases | $5,000 |
| St Andrew Church Sag Harbor, NY | Religious Education | $5,000 |
| The Hayground School Inc Bridgehampton, NY | Assist the Organization in Its Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal Trenton, NJ | Assist the Organization in Its Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
| St Teresa of Avila Church Summit, NJ | Assist the Organization in Its Charitable Purposes | $2,800 |
| Chaminade Development Fund Inc Locust Valley, NY | Donation to School Torch Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,881,317 | $480,071 | $125,501 | $108,940 | 103 | $108,940 | $466,938 | $105,375 |
| 2024 | $1,527,350 | $33,484 | $122,944 | $102,508 | 98 | $102,508 | $37,460 | $105,329 |
| 2023 | $1,617,963 | $42,851 | $141,362 | $117,720 | 94 | $117,720 | $34,519 | $96,275 |
| 2022 | $1,716,474 | $115,344 | $121,969 | $97,372 | 77 | $97,372 | $100,619 | $100,925 |
| 2021 | $1,723,099 | $1,034,250 | $75,753 | $54,100 | 60 | $54,100 | $775,913 | $98,478 |
| 2020 | $764,602 | $23,356 | $58,400 | $49,811 | 62 | — | $15,817 | $53,325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $105K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Clarkson University describes its work as education and research across fields including engineering, business, science, health, education, and liberal arts. Chaminade Development Fund says it provides financial support for Catholic education at Chaminade High School. The Ellen P. Hermanson Foundation describes its work as supporting breast patients through education, psychosocial support, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 103 grants totaling $108,940. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $500. Among the largest were $10,000 each to the Parish of St. Teresa of Calcutta and the University of Notre Dame, and $5,000 each to Clarkson University, DAI Friends & Alumni Association, DEBRA of America, St. Andrew Church, and The Hayground School.
Other reported 2025 grants included $2,500 to the Chaminade Development Fund, $1,000 each to the Baruch College Fund, Samaritan’s Purse, and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, and $500 to the Ellen P. Hermanson Foundation and Emergency Children’s Help Organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fred W. Schoenhut as president and treasurer, and Laurie E. Schoenhut as vice president and secretary. Directors listed are Sarah H. Schoenhut, Fred W. Schoenhut V, Zachary J. Schoenhut, and Christopher J. Schoenhut.
Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc is led by Fred W. Schoenhut, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred W. Schoenhut
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie E. Schoenhut
V President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Schoenhut
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred W. Schoenhut V
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah H. Schoenhut
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary J. Schoenhut
Director
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 Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc
How much does Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc gave $109K across 103 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $103K across 98 grants.
What is Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,058, across 103 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc that year got $629 on average.
Where does Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (29%) and Indiana (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Summit, NJ (7 grants), Sag Harbor, NY (6 grants) and Avon by the Sea, NJ (6 grants).
Who are Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($14,250 across 4 grants), Parish of St Teresa of Calcutta ($10,000) and Clarkson University ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc?
Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Clarkson University describes its work as education and research across fields including engineering, business, science, health, education, and liberal arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Schoenhut Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3971234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Schoenhut Family 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 August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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