Schorr Family Foundation
The Schorr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing lists contributions to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations supporting education, the arts, food assistance, children, and health-related causes.
Schorr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schorr Family Foundation gave $438K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $438,300
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,131
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,525,113
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Schorr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schorr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foundation of the State University of New York ($94K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $323K.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 240 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (36%), Florida (19%), New Jersey (18%), Connecticut (14%), and the District of Columbia (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in Illinois and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Schorr Family Foundation gives
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $206K (2020) to $442K (2024). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $438K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation of the State University of New York Binghamton, NY | Schorr Family Foundation School of Pharmacy and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Scholarship Fund | $79,000 |
| Lighthouse Artcenter Inc Tequesta, FL | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Inc Neptune, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | Early Steps to School Success Fund and Rural Hunger Fund | $50,000 |
| Broome County Community Charities Inc Endicott, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Foundation of the State University of New York Binghamton, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Artcenter Inc Tequesta, FL | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Theatre Inc Johnson City, NY | Charitable Event | $8,500 |
| Children in Crossfire USA NFP Mundelein, IL | Charitable Event | $7,500 |
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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 | $4,525,113 | $1,054,616 | $475,545 | $438,300 | 48 | $453,142 | $734,710 | $383,790 |
| 2024 | $3,946,042 | $230,519 | $482,118 | $441,900 | 41 | $456,466 | $211,754 | $389,104 |
| 2023 | $4,197,641 | $784,067 | $348,835 | $314,550 | 47 | $328,845 | $561,175 | $278,411 |
| 2022 | $3,762,409 | $537,126 | $323,748 | $281,895 | 52 | $296,385 | $330,529 | $247,892 |
| 2021 | $3,549,031 | $786,458 | $365,106 | $329,698 | 52 | $348,539 | $692,195 | $251,976 |
| 2020 | $3,137,534 | $418,729 | $226,736 | $206,359 | 1 | — | $67,470 | $161,986 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schorr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $384K 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 grants include support for a pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences graduate scholarship fund, arts organizations, food assistance, children’s programs, and health-related organizations. These examples describe the recipients and grants, not a stated foundation-wide focus.
Among its 2024 grantees, Save the Children Federation describes its mission as inspiring breakthroughs in how the world treats children and achieving immediate and lasting change in their lives. Lighthouse ArtCenter describes itself as a community-focused art center offering classes, exhibitions, and events. Goodwill Theatre says its mission is to provide access to professional-quality performing arts, entertainment, and events. Human Needs Food Pantry says it provides food, clothing, household goods, and other services to people in need in Montclair, New Jersey, and neighboring Essex County communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $438,300. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $79,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $79,000 to the Foundation of the State University of New York for the Schorr Family Foundation School of Pharmacy and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Scholarship Fund; $55,000 to Lighthouse ArtCenter for general and unrestricted purposes; $50,000 to FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties for general and unrestricted purposes; and $50,000 to Save the Children Federation for its Early Steps to School Success Fund and Rural Hunger Fund. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Broome County Community Charities, the SUNY foundation for general and unrestricted purposes, Lighthouse ArtCenter for a charitable event, and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katherine R. Rubin as trustee; Jennifer B. Schorr as secretary, trustee, and vice president; Lawrence J. Schorr as treasurer, president, and trustee; and Hannah M. Smith as trustee.
Schorr Family Foundation is led by Lawrence J Schorr, Treasurer, President & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence J Schorr
Treasurer, President & Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer, President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer B Schorr
Secretary, Trustee & Vice President
Trustee → Secretary, Trustee & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah M Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine R Rubin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
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 Schorr Family Foundation
How much does Schorr Family Foundation give each year?
Schorr Family Foundation gave $438K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $442K across 41 grants.
What is Schorr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schorr Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,131, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schorr Family Foundation give grants?
Schorr Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and New Jersey (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Montclair, NJ (5 grants), Tequesta, FL (4 grants) and Binghamton, NY (3 grants).
Does Schorr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Schorr Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (5 grants).
Who are Schorr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Schorr Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Foundation of the State University of New York ($94,000 across 3 grants), Lighthouse Artcenter Inc ($72,900 across 4 grants) and Save the Children Federation Inc ($55,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schorr Family Foundation?
Schorr Family Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $453K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $384K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schorr Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for a pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences graduate scholarship fund, arts organizations, food assistance, children’s programs, and health-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schorr Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schorr Family Foundation's EIN?
Schorr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0225318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Schorr Family Foundation 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 May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Schorr Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 31, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schorr-family-foundation-morg_7f2b489388b94c80b40a7d0c909ff940
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