The Shuch Family Foundation
The Shuch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2025, it reported 18 grants totaling $273,670, supporting organizations in Florida, New York, Washington, DC, Connecticut, and Oregon.
The Shuch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shuch Family Foundation gave $274K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $273,670
- +54.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,204
- +20.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $155,665
- -59.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Shuch Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 South Flagler Drive 1001, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (973) 723-0577
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shuch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Manhattan Institute for Policy Research ($46K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 49 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Washington, DC (30%), Florida (30%), New York (29%), Connecticut (9%), and Oregon (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shuch Family Foundation gives
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 876% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2024) to $366K (2020). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research New York, NY | General Support | $46,490 |
| Mandell Jewish Community Center West Hartford, CT | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Uf Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tikvah New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $19,800 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Institute for Nat Ional Security of America (Jinsa) Washington, DC | General Support | $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 | $155,665 | $221,308 | $287,230 | $273,670 | 18 | $276,974 | $58,264 | $31,603 |
| 2024 | $380,265 | $743,197 | $187,265 | $176,865 | 14 | $178,565 | $328,495 | $22,422 |
| 2023 | $181,285 | $644,545 | $342,889 | $335,266 | 15 | $337,466 | $324,070 | $16,604 |
| 2022 | $197,904 | $446,446 | $373,314 | $365,162 | 1 | $367,612 | $224,684 | $24,167 |
| 2021 | $341,338 | $451,711 | $322,210 | $316,614 | 1 | — | $228,780 | $24,535 |
| 2020 | $434,769 | $1,068,153 | $374,139 | $366,055 | 1 | — | $516,384 | $19,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shuch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including policy and research organizations, Jewish organizations, and cultural and historical institutions. For example, the Society of the Four Arts describes its mission as enriching and engaging the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs; the Norton Museum of Art describes its work as offering encounters with art through programs and collections. The New-York Historical Society says its founding mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret material relevant to U.S., New York State, and New York City history. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni says its mission is to educate alumni, trustees, and others about the benefits of higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $273,670. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $46,490, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $46,490 to the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research; $25,000 each to the Mandell Jewish Community Center, the Society of the Four Arts, the American Enterprise Institute, UF Foundation, and Tikvah; and $20,000 to the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan A Shuch, Daniel J Sullivan, and Eric A Federman as trustees.
The Shuch Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan A. Shuch
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Sullivan
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric A. Federman
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Shuch Family Foundation
How much does The Shuch Family Foundation give each year?
The Shuch Family Foundation gave $274K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $177K across 14 grants.
What is The Shuch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shuch Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,204, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shuch Family Foundation give grants?
The Shuch Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and New York (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and West Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does The Shuch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shuch Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shuch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shuch Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Manhattan Institute for Policy Research ($46,490), Mandell Jewish Community Center ($25,000) and The Society of the Four Arts ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shuch Family Foundation?
The Shuch Family Foundation reported $156K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $277K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shuch Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including policy and research organizations, Jewish organizations, and cultural and historical institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shuch Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shuch Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shuch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3385066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Shuch Family Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Shuch Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shuch-family-foundation-morg_248281d78db64793a66dfb45869985c0
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