Shacter Family Foundation Inc
Shacter Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2024, it made 37 grants totaling $45,448, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Florida.
Shacter Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Shacter Family Foundation Inc gave $45K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,448
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,228
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $742,826
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (8 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (85% 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 Shacter Family 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 426 Orange Bluff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: (904) 465-2514
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shacter Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UUCJ Capital Campaign ($10K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients. Colorado and Alaska each received 6%; Connecticut and Alabama each received 1%. Jacksonville organizations were among the largest recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shacter Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 37 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 $30K (2022) to $46K (2020). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UUCJ Capital Campaign Jacksonville, FL | Religious Organization | $10,000 |
| The Sanctuary on 8th Street Jacksonville, FL | Community Advocacy | $5,000 |
| WJCT Jacksonville, FL | Support of local public radio and television | $4,300 |
| Spar Jacksonville, FL | Community Advocacy | $4,000 |
| Camp Fiesta N Miami Beach, FL | Camp For Children With Cancer | $2,500 |
| Uucj Jacksonville, FL | Religious Organization | $2,500 |
| VCRS (Valley Community for Recycling Solutions) Wasilla, AK | To reduce the negative impacts of landfilling by recovering resources from the waste stream | $2,500 |
| FSCJ Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Support Florida State College at Jacksonville to assist students in need of affordable education | $2,000 |
| The Community Foundation-Woman's Giving Alliance Jacksonville, FL | Support of local public radio and television | $1,500 |
| ElevateHer Buena Vista, CO | To support women's leadership | $1,170 |
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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 | $742,826 | $26,182 | $59,187 | $45,448 | 37 | $45,448 | $7,818 | $47,390 |
| 2023 | $773,149 | $25,024 | $52,975 | $43,180 | 29 | $43,180 | $20,254 | $42,180 |
| 2022 | $801,100 | $-39,375 | $52,934 | $29,600 | 28 | $29,600 | $13,292 | $42,464 |
| 2021 | $893,409 | $109,721 | $54,812 | $44,030 | 26 | $44,030 | $32,242 | $47,056 |
| 2020 | $838,500 | $112,025 | $56,555 | $45,670 | 27 | — | $18,639 | $42,911 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shacter Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $47K 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 included support for religious organizations, community advocacy, local public radio and television, affordable education, services for homeless and at-risk people, a camp for children with cancer, women’s leadership, and historic-site restoration.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of supported work. WJCT describes its mission as bringing citizens together to celebrate human diversity, support lifelong learning, and engage in civic matters. Camp Fiesta says it provides a free camp program for children with cancer. elevateHER says it fosters self-worth and grit in young women through mentoring, outdoor adventure, and holistic wellness. Other 2024 grantees described missions involving wildlife rescue, protection of the St. Johns River, and coral-reef conservation and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $45,448. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median grant of $500.
The largest reported grants included $10,000 to UUCJ Capital Campaign for a religious organization; $5,000 to The Sanctuary on 8th Street for community advocacy; $4,300 to WJCT for local public radio and television; and $4,000 to SPAR for community advocacy. Other grants included $2,500 to Camp Fiesta for a camp for children with cancer, $2,000 to FSCJ Foundation to assist students in need of affordable education, and $1,000 to IM Sulzbacher Center for services supporting homeless and at-risk people.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David A Shacter as President, Melody D Shacter as Vice President and Secretary, and Barry Shacter as Treasurer.
Shacter Family Foundation Inc is led by David A Shacter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A Shacter
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry Shacter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melody D Shacter
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Shacter Family Foundation Inc
How much does Shacter Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Shacter Family Foundation Inc gave $45K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 29 grants.
What is Shacter Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Shacter Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,228, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shacter Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Shacter Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Shacter Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (6%) and Alaska (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (23 grants).
Does Shacter Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Shacter Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Organization" (4 grants) and "Community Advocacy" (3 grants).
Who are Shacter Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Shacter Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include UUCJ Capital Campaign ($10,000), The Sanctuary on 8th Street ($5,000) and WJCT ($4,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shacter Family Foundation Inc?
Shacter Family Foundation Inc reported $743K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (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 Shacter Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shacter Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shacter Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Shacter Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3928519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shacter 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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