The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel
The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel is a private foundation, based in Teaneck, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $94.
The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel at a glance
In short: The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel gave $34K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $34,091
- +13011.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,046
- +6456.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $17,046
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($32K). Together the top 2 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel gives
- Giving grew 63031% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $54 (2023) to $34K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General | $32,291 |
| Metcouncil New York, NY | General | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $94 | $34,091 | $34,091 | 2 | $34,091 | $94 | $758 |
| 2025 | $8,121 | $399 | $260 | $260 | 1 | $260 | $399 | $1,502 |
| 2024 | $7,987 | $2,437 | $61 | — | — | — | $371 | $1,335 |
| 2023 | $7,717 | $363 | $54 | $54 | 1 | $54 | $363 | $1,199 |
| 2022 | $7,408 | $291 | $1,580 | $1,570 | 10 | $1,580 | $281 | $1,214 |
| 2021 | $8,697 | $266 | $1,526 | $1,520 | 8 | — | $260 | $1,247 |
| 2020 | $9,957 | $309 | $279 | $275 | 6 | — | $305 | $1,078 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel reported a distributable amount of $758 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Schlussel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marc Schlussel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meryl Schlussel Mark
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheila Schlussel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Abraham Schlussel (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Sheila and Abraham Schlussel
How much does The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel give each year?
The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel gave $34K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $260 across 1 grant.
Where does The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel operate?
The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
How much is The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel reported a distributable amount of $758 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel's EIN?
The Sheila and Abraham Schlussel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1672944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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