The Schifrin Foundation Inc
The Schifrin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Center Harbor, New Hampshire. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including battlefield-preservation groups, community-service organizations, conservation groups, and Jewish organizations.
The Schifrin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Schifrin Foundation Inc gave $144K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,135
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,352
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $81,504
- -55.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Schifrin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 585, Center Harbor, NH 03226
Phone: (301) 520-0324
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schifrin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Battlefield Trust ($70K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 201 grants of 205 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (50%), Maryland (25%), and New Hampshire (15%). The filing also reports grants to recipients in Virginia (4%) and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Schifrin Foundation Inc gives
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 205% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $23K (2020) to $149K (2024). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Battlefield Trust Washington, DC | Operations | $69,500 |
| A Wider Circle Kensington, MD | Operations | $30,000 |
| Shenandoah Valley Battlefields New Market, VA | Operations | $5,500 |
| Squam Lakes Association Holderness, NH | Operations | $5,250 |
| Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County Bethesda, MD | Operations | $4,237 |
| Loon Preservation Committee Moultonborough, NH | Operations | $4,000 |
| Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Bedford, NH | Operations | $3,400 |
| Squam Lake Conservation Society Holderness, NH | Operations | $2,500 |
| Temple Bnai Israel Laconia, NH | Operations | $2,500 |
| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Brighton, CO | Operations | $1,818 |
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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 | $81,504 | $45,021 | $146,638 | $144,135 | 43 | $144,135 | $42,721 | $70,361 |
| 2024 | $183,121 | $17,150 | $151,069 | $148,565 | 47 | $148,565 | $14,628 | $67,552 |
| 2023 | $317,040 | $19,283 | $140,338 | $138,795 | 46 | $138,795 | $14,654 | $56,626 |
| 2022 | $441,582 | $5,446 | $103,811 | $101,400 | 32 | $101,400 | $3,087 | $66,210 |
| 2021 | $539,947 | $4,318 | $127,823 | $118,760 | 37 | $120,360 | $3,750 | $105,327 |
| 2020 | $663,452 | $531 | $22,950 | $22,950 | 8 | — | $531 | $79,625 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schifrin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees describe a range of work: A Wider Circle says it advances equity in the Greater Washington, DC region and addresses the root causes of poverty; Shenandoah Valley Battlefields says it preserves and interprets historic Civil War sites and artifacts; and Squam Lakes Association says it works to conserve the area’s natural beauty and resources. The Loon Preservation Committee describes its work as restoring and maintaining healthy loon populations and promoting understanding of loons and the natural world. The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire says it promotes Jewish continuity and a connected Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $144,135. The median grant was $500; grants ranged from $75 to $69,500. Its largest 2025 grants included $69,500 to American Battlefield Trust for operations and $30,000 to A Wider Circle for operations. Other notable grants included $5,500 to Shenandoah Valley Battlefields, $5,250 to Squam Lakes Association, and $4,000 to the Loon Preservation Committee, each for operations.
The foundation’s own filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark E Schifrin as president and Kimberlee D Schifrin as vice president.
The Schifrin Foundation Inc is led by Mark E. Schifrin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark E. Schifrin
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberlee D. Schifrin
Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Schifrin Foundation Inc
How much does The Schifrin Foundation Inc give each year?
The Schifrin Foundation Inc gave $144K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $149K across 47 grants.
What is The Schifrin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Schifrin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,352, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schifrin Foundation Inc give grants?
The Schifrin Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (25%) and New Hampshire (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, NH (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Moultonborough, NH (3 grants).
Does The Schifrin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on The Schifrin Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (43 grants).
Who are The Schifrin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Schifrin Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Battlefield Trust ($69,500), A Wider Circle ($30,000) and Shenandoah Valley Battlefields ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Schifrin Foundation Inc?
The Schifrin Foundation Inc reported $82K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Schifrin Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schifrin Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 Schifrin Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Schifrin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2283343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Schifrin Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Schifrin Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-schifrin-foundation-inc-morg_4348fbf9f485433cb8ce109abff357c8
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