The Schoenbaum Family
The Schoenbaum Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1988 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in Sarasota, Florida, with mailing address in Alpharetta, Georgia, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization supporting philanthropic causes across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.3M
Annual Giving
$2.0M
Grant Count
31
Avg Grant Size
$65K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to provide grants for health, education, and welfare. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Human services
- Education
- Disaster preparedness and relief
Grantmaking
The foundation reported expenses of approximately $1.37 million against revenue of about $506,000 in 2023, indicating it draws on its asset base to support grantmaking activities.
Grant Range
$168
Average Grant
amount: $3,600–$514,330
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia
Cities: New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Gassaway, and Circleville, among others
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17.1 million |
| Total Liabilities | $1.11 thousand |
| Total Giving | $2,029,830 |
| Annual Expenses | $1.37 million |
| Annual Revenue | $506,000 |
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since August 1988 (EIN: 65-0043921)
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,340,834 | $17,919,978 | $18,713,127 |
| Revenue | $1,430,732 | $464,057 | $4,738,887 |
| Expenses | $2,148,772 | $1,257,206 | $1,239,200 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,064,625 | $1,168,868 | $1,123,698 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,270,744 | $381,028 | $784,478 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,185,633 | $1,063,170 | $1,025,941 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Officers:
- Joann Schoenbaum Miller – President and Registered Agent
- Raymond D. Schoenbaum – Vice President
The foundation's leadership consists of family members who serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND D SCHOENBAUM | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY F SCHOENBAUM | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOANN SCHOENBAUM MILLER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| EMILY SCHOENBAUM | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported educational initiatives, including scholarships and academic programs. Recent activity includes support for early childhood research and policy work through partnerships with university-based centers focused on children's learning and development.
Schoen Foundation supports both academic and athletic programs at ClemsonRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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