The Schoenbaum Family
The Schoenbaum Family is a private foundation based in Alpharetta, Georgia. In 2024, it reported 31 grants totaling $2,029,830, supporting organizations working in areas including education, Jewish community programs, human services, health care, food assistance, and children’s services.
The Schoenbaum Family at a glance
In short: The Schoenbaum Family gave $2.0M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in Florida. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,029,830
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- Average grant
- $65,478
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $16,340,834
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (8 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (63% 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 Schoenbaum Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1349, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Phone: (941) 366-1708
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schoenbaum Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tampa JCC and Federation ($514K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 126 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 63% of grant dollars, followed by New York (17%), Georgia (8%), Louisiana (6%), and West Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Schoenbaum Family open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 31 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $68K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $30K repeat.
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $943K (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa JCC and Federation Tampa, FL | Support Educational Programs | $514,330 |
| Operation Lifeshield Inc Boynton Beach, FL | General Support | $350,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Sponsor Education in Israel | $192,950 |
| Jewish Fed of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | General Support | $122,400 |
| Jewish Federation of New Orleans Metairie, LA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Provide Scholarships | $65,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Musuem St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $55,000 |
| Glasserschoenbaum Human Svcs Ctr Sarasota, FL | Perpetual Grant | $55,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom Clearwater, FL | Rabbinical Support | $54,400 |
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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 | $16,340,834 | $1,430,732 | $2,148,772 | $2,029,830 | 31 | $2,064,625 | $1,270,744 | $1,185,633 |
| 2022 | $17,919,978 | $464,057 | $1,257,206 | $1,157,000 | 32 | $1,168,868 | $381,028 | $1,063,170 |
| 2021 | $18,713,127 | $4,738,887 | $1,239,200 | $1,105,000 | 35 | $1,123,698 | $784,478 | $1,025,941 |
| 2020 | $15,226,589 | $1,119,032 | $1,139,290 | $943,000 | 28 | — | $1,024,310 | $937,992 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schoenbaum Family reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Experience Learning Inc describes its work as developing effective community members through outdoor, beyond-the-classroom learning opportunities. St. Petersburg Free Clinic says it provides health care, nutritious food, recovery housing, and education for neighbors in need. Clothes to Kids says it provides new and quality used clothing free of charge to low-income school-aged children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $2,029,830. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $514,330, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest were $514,330 to Tampa JCC and Federation for educational programs, $350,000 to Operation LifeShield Inc for general support, and $192,950 to Birthright Israel Foundation to sponsor education in Israel. Other grants included $125,000 to Jewish Fed of Greater Atlanta for program support and $122,400 to Friends of the IDF for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joann Schoenbaum Miller as President, Raymond D Schoenbaum as Treasurer, Jeffrey F Schoenbaum as Secretary, and Emily Schoenbaum as Vice Preside.
The Schoenbaum Family is led by Joann Schoenbaum Miller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joann Schoenbaum Miller
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Schoenbaum
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey F. Schoenbaum
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond D. Schoenbaum
Treasurer
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 Schoenbaum Family
How much does The Schoenbaum Family give each year?
The Schoenbaum Family gave $2.0M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Schoenbaum Family's typical grant size?
The Schoenbaum Family's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $65,478, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Schoenbaum Family that year got $68K on average.
Where does The Schoenbaum Family give grants?
The Schoenbaum Family gives mostly in Florida: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Sarasota, FL (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does The Schoenbaum Family give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of The Schoenbaum Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Schoenbaum Family's largest grantees?
The Schoenbaum Family's largest 2024 grantees include Tampa JCC and Federation ($514,330), Operation Lifeshield Inc ($350,000) and Birthright Israel Foundation ($192,950), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Schoenbaum Family?
The Schoenbaum Family reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Schoenbaum Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Experience Learning Inc describes its work as developing effective community members through outdoor, beyond-the-classroom learning opportunities. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schoenbaum Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Schoenbaum Family's EIN?
The Schoenbaum Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0043921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Schoenbaum Family 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
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Schoenbaum Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-schoenbaum-family-morg_fe9da8a1ba174b869c9985eb37e4ede8
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