Shorstein Family Foundation Inc
Shorstein Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $620,350, supporting organizations in areas including education, religious life, arts, community programs, health care, and services for older adults.
Shorstein Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Shorstein Family Foundation Inc gave $620K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Florida. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $620,350
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,357
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,588,671
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% 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 Shorstein Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8265 Bayberry Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: (904) 739-1311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shorstein Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Florida ($518K). Together the top 10 received $615K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 68 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s itemized grants include recipients in Florida and New York. The listed Florida recipients include organizations in Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Neptune Beach; the listed New York recipient is The Jewish Theological Seminary.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shorstein Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 783% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 384% 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 $70K (2021) to $866K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $620K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Education | $518,200 |
| Jacksonville Jewish Center Jacksonville, FL | Religious | $50,000 |
| Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Jacksonville, FL | Support Symphony | $15,000 |
| United Way of Ne FL Jacksonville, FL | Community Programs | $10,000 |
| Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Promote Classical Music | $6,000 |
| Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance Jacksonville, FL | Sports, Recreation and Early Childhood Education | $5,000 |
| The Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital Jacksonville, FL | Health Care | $2,250 |
| Jewish Family & Comm Svcs Jacksonville, FL | Community Services | $2,000 |
| The Jewish Theological Seminary New York, NY | Education | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,588,671 | $630,725 | $621,980 | $620,350 | 15 | $620,461 | $618,197 | $161,487 |
| 2023 | $2,579,926 | $395,618 | $873,691 | $865,500 | 16 | $865,561 | $267,940 | $165,132 |
| 2022 | $3,057,999 | $448,278 | $88,720 | $84,250 | 16 | $84,311 | $417,812 | $168,762 |
| 2021 | $2,698,441 | $484,697 | $75,936 | $70,266 | 11 | — | $251,765 | $181,884 |
| 2020 | $2,289,680 | $241,953 | $109,747 | $109,008 | 10 | — | $171,540 | $137,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shorstein Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $161K 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 support for education, religious organizations, music, community programs, health care, and care for the elderly.
The grantee missions offer examples of the organizations supported. Jacksonville University describes its mission as empowering students for lifelong growth through an educational experience built on excellence in community-centered service. River Garden Foundation says it provides resources for programs and facilities that enhance quality of life for older adults. Here Tomorrow describes its work as providing same-day peer mental health support and timely access to outpatient mental health care for people at risk for suicide and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $620,350 through 15 grants. Awards ranged from $100 to $518,200, with a median grant of $2,250. The largest grants included $518,200 to the University of Florida for education, $50,000 to Jacksonville Jewish Center for religious purposes, $15,000 to Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra to support the symphony, and $10,000 to United Way of Northeast Florida for community programs. Other listed awards included $6,000 to Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville to promote classical music; $5,000 each to Jacksonville University for education and Jewish Community Alliance for sports, recreation, and early childhood education; and $2,250 to The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital for health care.
The foundation also gave $2,000 to Jewish Family & Community Services for community services, $2,000 to The Jewish Theological Seminary for education, $1,700 to River Garden Foundation for care for the elderly, and $1,500 to Mayo Clinic for health care. Separately, the grantee information provided lists a 2024 award of $1,000 to Here Tomorrow.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel R. Shorstein as president and director; Mark J. Shorstein as vice president, treasurer, secretary, and director; and Michael Shorstein, Neal Shorstein, and Benjamin Shorstein as directors.
Shorstein Family Foundation Inc is led by Samuel R. Shorstein, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel R. Shorstein
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin Shorstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark J. Shorstein
Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Shorstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Neal Shorstein
Director
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 Shorstein Family Foundation Inc
How much does Shorstein Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Shorstein Family Foundation Inc gave $620K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $866K across 16 grants.
What is Shorstein Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Shorstein Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $41,357, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shorstein Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Shorstein Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Shorstein Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (11 grants).
Does Shorstein Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Shorstein Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health Care" (3 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Shorstein Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Shorstein Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Florida ($518,200), Jacksonville Jewish Center ($50,000) and Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shorstein Family Foundation Inc?
Shorstein Family Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $620K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shorstein Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, religious organizations, music, community programs, health care, and care for the elderly. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shorstein Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states in its 2023 filing 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 ↑
What is Shorstein Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Shorstein Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2473526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shorstein 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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