The Scaba Family Foundation Inc
The Scaba Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2023 filing states that it was dissolved effective December 31, 2023, and that its remaining assets upon dissolution would be dedicated exclusively to charitable purposes.
The Scaba Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Scaba Family Foundation Inc gave $281K across 20 grants in 2023 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 32% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $281,303
- -62.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 20
- -69.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $14,065
- +25.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,400
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Scaba Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing states that grants are to be made to qualifying individuals who demonstrate that they are poverty-stricken and require funds to live and eat. It lists no specific application form or materials, and no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Scaba
Mailing address: C/O Lmc 1359 Broadway 1710, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 704-2066
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scaba Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Special Children Center Inc ($86K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 151 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 34% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Scaba Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 63% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $281K (2023) to $790K (2021). In 2023 it made 20 grants totaling $281K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Special Children Center Inc Lakewood, NJ | General Charitable Purpose | $86,000 |
| Congregation Tiferet Shaul Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $41,100 |
| My Solider Great Neck, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Congregation Magen Abraham West Long Branch, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $28,501 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| Sephardic Medical Resources (Madrag) Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| American Friends of Shehebar Sephardic Center Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Yad David (David Yosef) Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $9,000 |
| Ohr Yosef Inc (Rabbi Yehuda Attiyeh) New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
| Yeshivah of Flatbush Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $5,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $134,000 | $282,349 | $281,303 | 20 | $282,349 | $752 |
| 2022 | $148,753 | $808,913 | $743,781 | $742,417 | 66 | $742,417 | $2,695 |
| 2021 | $92,994 | $833,545 | $792,109 | $789,538 | 65 | $789,538 | $2,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scaba Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $752 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes grants to qualifying individuals who are poverty-stricken and need funds to live and eat. Its 2023 grants also went to organizations. The Special Children Center, which received $86,000, describes its mission as providing respite and support for families with disabled children. Mitzvah Man Foundation Corp, which received $1,000, describes itself as helping people in need on a short-term basis with food, clothing, and money for household bills.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $281,303. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $86,000, with a median of $5,400. The largest grants included $86,000 to The Special Children Center Inc, $41,100 to Congregation Tiferet Shaul, and $30,000 to My Solider. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Steven Scaba, Jackie Scaba, and Moshe Scaba as directors.
The Scaba Family Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jackie Scaba
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Moshe Scaba
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steven Scaba
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Scaba Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Scaba Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Scaba Family Foundation Inc gave $281K across 20 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $742K across 66 grants.
What is The Scaba Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Scaba Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $5,400, and its average grant was $14,065, across 20 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Scaba Family Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Scaba Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Scaba Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (10 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Scaba Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Scaba Family Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Scaba Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Scaba Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include The Special Children Center Inc ($86,000), Congregation Tiferet Shaul ($41,100) and My Solider ($30,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Scaba Family Foundation Inc fund?
The filing describes grants to qualifying individuals who are poverty-stricken and need funds to live and eat. Its 2023 grants also went to organizations. The Special Children Center, which received $86,000, describes its mission as providing respite and support for families with disabled children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scaba Family Foundation Inc?
The filing states that grants are to be made to qualifying individuals who demonstrate that they are poverty-stricken and require funds to live and eat. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Scaba Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Scaba Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $752 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Scaba Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Scaba Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4031595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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