The Schenker Family Foundation
The Schenker Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Schenker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schenker Family Foundation gave $282K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $281,500
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,591
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $592,533
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Schenker Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1175 Park Avenue Apt 8A, New York, NY 10128
Phone: (212) 355-5600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schenker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ($110K). Together the top 10 received $281K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 25 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 39% to Ohio, 4% to Pennsylvania, and less than 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Schenker Family Foundation gives
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $282K (2024) to $496K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $282K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $110,000 |
| 92Y New York, NY | Charitable | $101,500 |
| Sucess Academy New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ichan School or Medicine New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Leary Firefighter New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation New Palz, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| AJC Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| My Face New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Isreal Fund Bryn Mawr, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hope for Depression New York, NY | Charitable | $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 | $592,533 | $303,289 | $288,260 | $281,500 | 11 | $281,500 | $160,325 | $6,109 |
| 2023 | $577,504 | $579,937 | $438,750 | $438,500 | 11 | $438,500 | $332,254 | — |
| 2022 | $436,317 | $176,220 | $505,221 | $496,000 | 1 | $496,000 | $76,583 | $10,192 |
| 2021 | $765,318 | $492,053 | $470,183 | $461,100 | 1 | $461,100 | $500,754 | $19,023 |
| 2020 | $743,448 | $567,193 | $393,341 | $391,005 | 1 | — | $283,840 | $16,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schenker Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $281,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $110,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported grants were $110,000 to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, and $101,500 to 92Y in New York, New York. Other grants included $15,000 each to Success Academy and Icahn School of Medicine, and $10,000 each to Leary Firefighter, the Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation, and AJC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Curtis Schenker as director, Livia Schenker as secretary, and Jeffrey Schwarz as director.
The Schenker Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curtis Schenker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Schwarz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Livia Schenker
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 Schenker Family Foundation
How much does The Schenker Family Foundation give each year?
The Schenker Family Foundation gave $282K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $439K across 11 grants.
What is The Schenker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schenker Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,591, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schenker Family Foundation give grants?
The Schenker Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Schenker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Schenker Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are The Schenker Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Schenker Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ($110,000), 92Y ($101,500) and Sucess Academy ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Schenker Family Foundation?
The Schenker Family Foundation reported $593K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $282K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Schenker Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Schenker Family Foundation's EIN?
The Schenker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3992998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Schenker 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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