Schonfeld Family Foundation
The Schonfeld Family Foundation is a private foundation based in the Bronx, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants primarily for educational purposes, along with scholarship grants.
Schonfeld Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schonfeld Family Foundation gave $473K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $472,952
- +39.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,563
- +45.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $4,894,352
- -9.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% 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 Schonfeld Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be submitted as a letter with details of the request. Awards must conform to the foundation charter; the filing states there are no other restrictions or limitations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Monica Grajower
Mailing address: 3 Blackstone Place, Riverdale, NY 10471
Phone: (617) 345-3329
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schonfeld Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Health Organization ($62K). Together the top 10 received $361K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($12,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 111 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 3% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schonfeld Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% 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 $180K (2020) to $473K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $473K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Health Organization New York, NY | Educational | $61,750 |
| Yeshiva of North Jersey New York, NY | Educational | $51,700 |
| Chabad New York, NY | Educational | $41,200 |
| New York Univ New York, NY | Educational | $38,700 |
| University of MA New York, NY | Educational | $34,000 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Educational | $32,977 |
| Sar School New York, NY | Scholarship | $28,825 |
| Touro University New York, NY | Scholarship | $28,800 |
| American Friends of Oseh Chayil New York, NY | Educational | $23,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | Educational | $20,000 |
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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 | $4,894,352 | $-50,581 | $476,357 | $472,952 | 23 | $472,952 | $171,433 | $316,929 |
| 2023 | $5,421,290 | $-34,333 | $342,115 | $338,670 | 24 | $338,670 | $69,900 | $298,816 |
| 2022 | $5,797,738 | $-77,265 | $379,020 | $374,685 | 29 | $374,685 | $70,436 | $322,970 |
| 2021 | $6,254,023 | $51,006 | $292,611 | $288,911 | 25 | $288,911 | $51,006 | $342,188 |
| 2020 | $6,495,628 | $336,987 | $191,783 | $179,764 | 10 | — | $288,647 | $346,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schonfeld Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $317K 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 include educational and scholarship awards. Among the recipients, Yeshiva University describes its work as providing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and post-doctoral education and training, research, and clinical programs. Touro University describes its work as graduate and professional education in health sciences, public health, and education. PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes activities that include aid to people in need in Israel and support for hospitals and educational and religious institutions there.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $472,952. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $61,750, with a median of $13,000. Its largest reported grants included $61,750 to Jewish Health Organization, $51,700 to Yeshiva of North Jersey, $41,200 to Chabad, $38,700 to New York University, and $34,000 to University of Massachusetts. Other notable awards included $32,977 to Yeshiva University, $28,825 to SAR School, and $28,800 to Touro University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Monica Grajower as president and Mark Schonfeld as treasurer.
Schonfeld Family Foundation is led by Monica Grajower, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Monica Grajower
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Schonfeld
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arnold Schonfeld (2020) — 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 Schonfeld Family Foundation
How much does Schonfeld Family Foundation give each year?
Schonfeld Family Foundation gave $473K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $339K across 24 grants.
What is Schonfeld Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schonfeld Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $20,563, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schonfeld Family Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Schonfeld Family Foundation give grants?
Schonfeld Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants).
Does Schonfeld Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Schonfeld Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (17 grants) and "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Schonfeld Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Schonfeld Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Health Organization ($61,750), Yeshiva of North Jersey ($51,700) and Chabad ($41,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($12,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schonfeld Family Foundation?
Schonfeld Family Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $473K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $317K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schonfeld Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include educational and scholarship awards. Among the recipients, Yeshiva University describes its work as providing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and post-doctoral education and training, research, and clinical programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schonfeld Family Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schonfeld Family Foundation's EIN?
Schonfeld Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7113225. 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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