The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc
The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported 13 grants totaling $76,248 in 2024, with each listed grant designated to support the recipient’s general program mission.
The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc gave $76K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New Jersey. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,248
- +117.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,865
- +184.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,890
- -72.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No further application process or materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 130 West 30Th Street Apt 18, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (908) 419-5291
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SEEDS - Access Changes Everything ($32K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 71 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New Jersey (49%), New York (31%), and Minnesota (18%). Smaller reported shares went to North Carolina (1%) and Tennessee (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $631 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 81% 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 (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $407K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEEDS - Access Changes Everything Newark, NJ | To Support General Program Missions. | $32,000 |
| Labshul New York, NY | To Support General Program Missions. | $20,900 |
| Marketing Research Eagan, MN | To Support General Program Missions. | $13,900 |
| Restorative Justice Long Island City, NY | To Support General Program Missions. | $2,575 |
| Backpack Challenge Neptune, NJ | To Support General Program Missions. | $2,500 |
| DRM Foundation Inc Warren, NJ | To Support General Program Missions. | $1,000 |
| Overlook Foundation Summit, NJ | To Support General Program Missions. | $1,000 |
| Southernvision Durham, NC | To Support General Program Missions. | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey Morristown, NJ | To Support General Program Missions. | $512 |
| Covenant House Houston, TN | To Support General Program Missions. | $261 |
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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 | $5,890 | $64,401 | $76,536 | $76,248 | 13 | $76,248 | $59,401 | $86 |
| 2023 | $21,702 | $58,145 | $35,449 | $35,040 | 17 | $35,040 | $58,145 | $368 |
| 2022 | $22,377 | $19,715 | $38,317 | $37,807 | 12 | $37,807 | $19,465 | $1,669 |
| 2021 | $9,797 | $103,238 | $403,012 | $401,660 | 13 | $401,660 | $103,238 | $6,453 |
| 2020 | $305,046 | $-13,622 | $427,444 | $407,122 | 16 | — | $7,558 | $22,450 |
| 2018 | $82,886 | $16,917 | $86,585 | $78,410 | 15 | — | $16,917 | $4,293 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $86 for 2024 — 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 2024 filing describes the grants listed as support for recipients’ general program missions.
Among its 2024 grantees, the Overlook Foundation describes its mission as advancing high-quality health care delivery by Overlook Medical Center. The Community Foundation of New Jersey describes its work as managing philanthropic funds and providing charitable giving and legacy-planning services.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 13 grants totaling $76,248 in 2024. The itemized grants ranged from $100 to $32,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grants were $32,000 to SEEDS - Access Changes Everything in Newark, NJ; $20,900 to Labshul in New York, NY; and $13,900 to Marketing Research in Eagan, MN. Other listed grants included $2,575 to Restorative Justice, $2,500 to Backpack Challenge, and $1,000 each to DRM Foundation Inc, the Overlook Foundation, and Southernvision.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven A Schlesinger, Ava Schlesinger, and Brianna Schlesinger as trustees.
The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ava Schlesinger
Trustee
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Brianna Schlesinger
Trustee
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Steven A. Schlesinger
Trustee
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc gave $76K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 17 grants.
What is The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,865, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (31%) and Minnesota (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include SEEDS - Access Changes Everything ($32,000), Labshul ($20,900) and Marketing Research ($13,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc?
The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes the grants listed as support for recipients’ general program missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0765503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-schlesinger-family-foundation-inc-morg_effd960ea13949b3ac82a0080ea0f114
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