Shaykin Family Foundation
Shaykin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bronx, New York. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Young Judaea Global Inc.
Shaykin Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,606,143
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $-19,082
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $515
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $8,493
- -94.0% vs 2023
- 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 Shaykin Family Foundation
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3240 Netherland Ave Apt 4B, Bronx, NY 10463
Phone: (212) 319-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shaykin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 69 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Bronx, New York. A reported 2023 grantee, Young Judaea Global Inc., is located in New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Shaykin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 60% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 1% 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 (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2020) to $120K (2022). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sar Academy The Bronx, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $75,500 |
| Young Judaea Global New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $30,146 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Riverdale Jewish Center New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $2,900 |
| Foundation Stone New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| National Jewish Outreach Program New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Riverdale Hataziah Riverdale, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Lincoln Square Synagogue New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $180 |
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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 | $1,606,143 | $-19,082 | $8,493 | — | — | $515 | $1,139 | $68,078 |
| 2023 | $1,633,718 | $-29,229 | $142,049 | $116,226 | 10 | $125,486 | $6,589 | $75,639 |
| 2022 | $1,804,996 | $119,742 | $152,558 | $120,258 | 17 | $129,040 | $102,720 | $75,772 |
| 2021 | $1,837,812 | $203,420 | $135,757 | $118,820 | 18 | — | $188,448 | $87,063 |
| 2020 | $1,650,149 | $165,396 | $108,985 | $84,080 | 24 | — | $148,061 | $101,334 |
| 2019 | $1,533,533 | $-8,508 | $133,675 | $109,480 | 23 | — | — | $76,726 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shaykin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K 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 available in the provided information. One reported grantee, Young Judaea Global Inc., describes its mission as educating and empowering Jewish youth to engage with Israel and lead positive change for the Jewish people, Israel, and the world.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $116,226 in grants across 10 grants. A notable recipient was Young Judaea Global Inc., which received $30,146.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leonard P Shaykin as director and president, Richard Berman as outgoing director and treasurer, and Stephane Azoulay as director.
Shaykin Family Foundation is led by Leonard P. Shaykin, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leonard P. Shaykin
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Berman
Outgonig Director & Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Outgonig Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephane Azoulay
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Margy-Ruth Davis (2019–2023) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Sandra Ball Poole (2019–2022) — Outgoing Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Shaykin Family Foundation
How large is Shaykin Family Foundation?
Shaykin Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $515 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (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 Shaykin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. One reported grantee, Young Judaea Global Inc., describes its mission as educating and empowering Jewish youth to engage with Israel and lead positive change for the Jewish people, Israel, and the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shaykin Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
Where does Shaykin Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Bronx, New York. A reported 2023 grantee, Young Judaea Global Inc., is located in New York, New York.
What is Shaykin Family Foundation's EIN?
Shaykin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3486772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Shaykin 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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