The Schein Family Foundation
The Schein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Rhode Island, Florida, and Massachusetts.
The Schein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schein Family Foundation gave $60K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Rhode Island. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- +22.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,333
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $479,167
- -7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Schein Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13844 Le Bateau Isle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 799-2870
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabat of Southern RI ($10K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island, 24% to Florida, 8% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Schein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 320% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $65K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabat of Southern RI Wakefield, RI | General Use | $10,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater RI Providence, RI | General Use | $7,500 |
| Hebrew Senior Life Boston, MA | General Use | $5,000 |
| RI Hospital Foundation Providence, RI | General Use | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth El West Palm Beach, FL | General Use | $5,000 |
| Furry Friends Jupiter, FL | General Use | $4,000 |
| Jamestown Community Band Portsmouth, RI | General Use | $4,000 |
| Bike Newport Newport, RI | General Use | $2,500 |
| Lucys Hearth Middletown, RI | General Use | $2,500 |
| Narrow River Peservation Saunderstown, RI | General Use | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $479,167 | $107,215 | $63,019 | $60,000 | 18 | $63,021 | $107,215 | $19,683 |
| 2024 | $520,407 | $124,312 | $143,455 | $49,200 | 17 | $65,148 | $46,005 | $63,638 |
| 2023 | $448,192 | $33,589 | $61,214 | $58,900 | 24 | $61,214 | $33,589 | $64,722 |
| 2022 | $475,817 | $6,646 | $58,394 | $55,700 | 31 | $58,394 | $10,377 | $58,223 |
| 2021 | $527,565 | $43,003 | $74,594 | $65,436 | 19 | $65,436 | $10,293 | $68,509 |
| 2020 | $559,156 | $44,713 | $12,938 | $10,970 | 16 | — | $10,824 | $55,083 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included organizations whose missions address homelessness services, bicycling, environmental protection, autism services, community music, and Jewish community and cultural activities. For example, Lucy’s Hearth describes its work as providing holistic programs and services to families experiencing homelessness, while Save The Bay says it works to protect and restore the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $60,000 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,250. Notable grants included $10,000 to Chabat of Southern RI, $7,500 to Jewish Alliance of Greater RI, and $5,000 each to Hebrew Senior Life, RI Hospital Foundation, and Temple Beth El. Lucy’s Hearth and Bike Newport each received $2,500; Save The Bay Inc received $2,000; and Els for Autism Foundation received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harold I Schein as president, treasurer, and director; Ellen R Schein as vice president, secretary, and director; and Leslie J Schein, Philip D Schein, and Michael Schein as directors.
The Schein Family Foundation is led by Harold I. Schein, President, Tr & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harold I. Schein
President, Tr & Director
On filings since 2020
$91K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Ellen R. Schein
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie J. Schein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Schein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip D. Schein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $91K, to Harold I Schein (Pres/Tr/DIR).
Frequently asked questions about The Schein Family Foundation
How much does The Schein Family Foundation give each year?
The Schein Family Foundation gave $60K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 17 grants.
What is The Schein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schein Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,333, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Schein Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Schein Family Foundation give grants?
The Schein Family Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Jupiter, FL (2 grants).
Does The Schein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Schein Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Schein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Schein Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chabat of Southern RI ($10,000), Jewish Alliance of Greater RI ($7,500) and Hebrew Senior Life ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Schein Family Foundation?
The Schein Family Foundation reported $479K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Schein Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions address homelessness services, bicycling, environmental protection, autism services, community music, and Jewish community and cultural activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schein Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Schein Family Foundation's EIN?
The Schein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0514737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Schein 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Schein Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Schein Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-schein-family-foundation-morg_2ddaf03fda3a430aba357b349df93563
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