Shikiar Family Foundation
Shikiar Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations including a synagogue, a school, a college fund, music organizations, and nonprofits working in areas such as emergency medical response, food assistance, and animal welfare.
Shikiar Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Shikiar Family Foundation gave $242K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,049
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +31.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,370
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,700,306
- +39.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (23 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% 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 Shikiar Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing directs prospective applicants to contact Stuart A Shikiar for application materials and information about restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- Contact Stuart A Shikiar.
- Deadline
- Contact Stuart A Shikiar.
- Contact
Application contact: Stuart A Shikiar
Mailing address: 30 East 85Th St Apt 24B, New York, NY 10028
Phone: (212) 888-6565
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shikiar Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stephen Wise Free Synagogue ($115K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 139 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in New York, which received 93%. Pennsylvania received 2%, and the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and New Jersey each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shikiar Family Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 38 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% 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 $159K (2022) to $242K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue New York, NY | General Operating Support | $115,417 |
| The Dalton School New York, NY | General Operating Support | $40,199 |
| Baruch College Fund New York, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenleim Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Bridgehampton Music Chamber Associates New York, NY | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Perlman Music Program New York, NY | General Operating Support | $5,800 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | General Operating Support | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Pure Earth Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Foxboro, MA | General Operating Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,700,306 | $2,098,929 | $356,075 | $242,049 | 38 | $292,214 | $1,378,379 | $224,853 |
| 2023 | $3,381,511 | $560,342 | $301,711 | $191,549 | 29 | $236,314 | $136,584 | $197,592 |
| 2022 | $3,534,327 | $807,521 | $244,664 | $159,085 | 23 | $177,835 | $647,434 | $192,366 |
| 2021 | $3,023,141 | $988,484 | $252,031 | $170,380 | 27 | — | $495,552 | $206,703 |
| 2020 | $2,665,965 | $559,672 | $223,601 | $159,524 | 22 | — | $41,683 | $160,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shikiar Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, American Friends of Magen David Adom describes its mission as supporting Magen David Adom’s life-saving efforts in Israel; Bideawee says it rescues, cares for, and places homeless cats and dogs; and Silver Art Projects says it supports emerging New York City artists through a residency program.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $242,049. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $115,417, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grants included $115,417 to Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, $40,199 to The Dalton School, and $25,000 to Baruch College Fund; each was listed for general operating support.
The foundation’s 2024 grants also included $10,000 to Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation, $6,000 to Bridgehampton Music Chamber Associates, and $5,800 to Perlman Music Program, all for general operating support. Other recipients included American Friends of Magen David Adom ($3,000), Pure Earth Foundation ($3,000), Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism ($2,500), and Hillel International ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stuart A Shikiar and Samuel M Shikiar as trustees.
Shikiar Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel M. Shikiar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Stuart A. Shikiar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Samuel M Shikiar (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Shikiar Family Foundation
How much does Shikiar Family Foundation give each year?
Shikiar Family Foundation gave $242K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $192K across 29 grants.
What is Shikiar Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Shikiar Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,370, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shikiar Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Shikiar Family Foundation give grants?
Shikiar Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 93% 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 (20 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Bethlehem, PA (2 grants).
Does Shikiar Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shikiar Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shikiar Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Shikiar Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stephen Wise Free Synagogue ($115,417), The Dalton School ($40,199) and Baruch College Fund ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shikiar Family Foundation?
Shikiar Family Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $292K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shikiar Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shikiar Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Shikiar Family Foundation's EIN?
Shikiar Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7052572. 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Shikiar Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/shikiar-family-foundation-morg_9e63396808c3476ebab57abcb93b8c1a
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