The Jonathan and Erin Schiller
The Jonathan and Erin Schiller is a private foundation, based in Carmel, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $261K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Jonathan and Erin Schiller at a glance
In short: The Jonathan and Erin Schiller gave $38K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,503
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,358
- -39.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,040
- Total assets
- $261,048
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jonathan and Erin Schiller funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hackley School ($10K). Together the top 7 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jonathan and Erin Schiller gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $44K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hackley School Tarrytown, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Johns University Jamaica, NY | General Support | $5,040 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $1,844 |
| Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Go Fund ME Redwood City, CA | General Support | $119 |
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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 | $261,048 | $66,439 | $37,583 | $37,503 | 7 | $37,503 | $15,740 | $43,385 |
| 2023 | $232,192 | $69,984 | $44,577 | $44,497 | 5 | $44,497 | $14,107 | $33,756 |
| 2022 | $206,785 | $83,060 | $20,380 | $20,100 | 3 | $20,300 | $31,000 | $28,213 |
| 2021 | $144,105 | $13,694 | $34,207 | $34,027 | 9 | $34,127 | $13,614 | $27,091 |
| 2020 | $164,618 | $44,224 | $30,241 | $29,470 | 4 | — | $43,948 | $19,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jonathan and Erin Schiller reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jonathan and Erin Schiller is led by Erin E. Ellis Schiller, V-President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin E. Ellis Schiller
V-President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Schiller
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Rouis
Assistant 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 The Jonathan and Erin Schiller
How much does The Jonathan and Erin Schiller give each year?
The Jonathan and Erin Schiller gave $38K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 5 grants.
What is The Jonathan and Erin Schiller's typical grant size?
The Jonathan and Erin Schiller's median grant in 2024 was $5,040, and its average grant was $5,358, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jonathan and Erin Schiller give grants?
The Jonathan and Erin Schiller's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (27%) and District of Columbia (27%).
Does The Jonathan and Erin Schiller give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jonathan and Erin Schiller's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jonathan and Erin Schiller's largest grantees?
The Jonathan and Erin Schiller's largest 2024 grantees include Hackley School ($10,000), Santa Clara University ($10,000) and Georgetown University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jonathan and Erin Schiller?
The Jonathan and Erin Schiller reported $261K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (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 is The Jonathan and Erin Schiller's EIN?
The Jonathan and Erin Schiller's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4393982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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