The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc
The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $757K.
The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $128K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,020,000
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $127,500
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $11,939,175
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UJA Federation New York ($360K). Together the top 8 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 39 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $607K (2020) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation New York New York, NY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $360,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $300,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $150,000 |
| Selfhelp Community Services Inc New York, NY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Miami, FL | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $36,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $14,000 |
| Women's Sport Foundation New York, NY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 | $11,939,175 | $994,074 | $1,266,433 | $1,020,000 | 8 | $1,033,969 | $757,048 | $1,086,923 |
| 2024 | $12,205,888 | $1,121,832 | $1,270,492 | $1,043,000 | 9 | $1,049,047 | $912,938 | $994,083 |
| 2023 | $12,237,848 | $1,780,856 | $832,062 | $640,605 | 6 | $667,801 | $1,616,596 | $796,513 |
| 2022 | $11,345,800 | $-41,457 | $1,051,036 | $799,580 | 11 | $985,681 | $212,052 | $815,774 |
| 2021 | $12,439,195 | $2,313,335 | $904,899 | $678,793 | 5 | $720,266 | $2,135,908 | $834,965 |
| 2020 | $10,855,486 | $506,913 | $744,151 | $606,700 | 12 | — | $422,280 | $701,232 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc is led by Michael Lesser, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Lesser
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Schneider
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc
How much does The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc give each year?
The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 9 grants.
What is The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $127,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc give grants?
The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Who are The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include UJA Federation New York ($360,000), Birthright Israel Foundation ($300,000) and Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc?
The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Schneider-Lesser Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2109602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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