The Schlussel Family Foundation
The Schlussel Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $117K.
The Schlussel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schlussel Family Foundation gave $32K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,600
- -40.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,900
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,300
- Total assets
- $1,369,898
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Schlussel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Inc ($10K). Together the top 4 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Schlussel Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 52% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $86K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Inc Lakewood, NJ | Support of Organization Mission | $10,000 |
| Yeshivath Torath Emeth Academy Los Angeles, CA | Support of Organization Mission | $10,000 |
| Machon Avodas Levi Inc Pikesville, MD | Support of Organization Mission | $6,600 |
| Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles Hidden Hills, CA | Support of Organization Mission | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,369,898 | $137,734 | $55,763 | $31,600 | 4 | $34,856 | $116,843 | $66,714 |
| 2023 | $1,287,927 | $-36,703 | $75,571 | $53,000 | 5 | $55,069 | $19,461 | $65,405 |
| 2022 | $1,400,201 | $-1,218 | $75,689 | $50,200 | 6 | $52,362 | $17,031 | $70,032 |
| 2021 | $1,477,108 | $102,987 | $102,005 | $76,700 | 7 | $78,600 | $79,582 | $79,138 |
| 2020 | $1,476,126 | $60,082 | $111,148 | $86,000 | 9 | — | $36,991 | $76,971 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schlussel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Schlussel Family Foundation is led by Gershon D. Schlussel, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gershon D. Schlussel
CEO
President → President & Treasurer, 2021
President & Treasurer → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon S. Schlussel
CFO & Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → CFO & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Schlussel Family Foundation
How much does The Schlussel Family Foundation give each year?
The Schlussel Family Foundation gave $32K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 5 grants.
What is The Schlussel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schlussel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,300, and its average grant was $7,900, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schlussel Family Foundation give grants?
The Schlussel Family Foundation's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (32%) and Maryland (21%).
Does The Schlussel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Schlussel Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Organization Mission" (4 grants).
How large is The Schlussel Family Foundation?
The Schlussel Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Schlussel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Schlussel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4694644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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