Todd I Schiffman Foundation
The Todd I Schiffman Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hollywood, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations working in areas including social services, health and medical research, music education, youth services, and legal representation.
Todd I Schiffman Foundation at a glance
In short: Todd I Schiffman Foundation gave $490K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $490,000
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,304
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $11,430,470
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Todd I Schiffman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9229 Sunset Blvd 501, W Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 550-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Todd I Schiffman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Family Service ($100K). Together the top 10 received $388K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 64 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 14% to recipients in New York. The filing lists the remaining shares as LA (4%), VA (2%), and UT (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How Todd I Schiffman Foundation gives
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 308% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $50K (2020) to $490K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $490K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service Los Angeles, CA | Jewish Social Services in LA | $100,000 |
| Cardiovascular Research Foundation New York, NY | Promote Treatment of Heart Disease | $50,000 |
| City of Hope Duarter, CA | Cancer Research | $50,000 |
| Howard Jarvis Foundation Orange, CA | Provides Legal Representation | $40,000 |
| Harmony Project Los Angeles, CA | Purchase Instruments for Young Musicians | $30,000 |
| My Friend's Place Los Angeles, CA | Homeless Youth Services in LA | $30,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Provide General Support | $25,000 |
| Save a Heart Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Raise Awareness of Women'sheartdisease | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, CA | Provide General Support | $20,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation LGBTQ Fund New Orleans, LA | Serve LGBTQ Community | $17,500 |
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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 | $11,430,470 | $2,456,709 | $628,901 | $490,000 | 23 | $494,959 | $322,610 | $662,420 |
| 2023 | $9,602,662 | $1,412,029 | $552,430 | $450,000 | 19 | $458,813 | $210,283 | $502,299 |
| 2022 | $8,746,219 | $567,308 | $511,628 | $385,000 | 12 | $401,323 | $166,439 | $456,982 |
| 2021 | $8,687,383 | $2,369,185 | $205,222 | $120,172 | 5 | $125,768 | $443,275 | $410,133 |
| 2020 | $6,595,398 | $1,570,714 | $99,067 | $50,375 | 5 | — | $98,197 | $268,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Todd I Schiffman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $662K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Cardiovascular Research Foundation says it works to help doctors improve survival and quality of life for people with heart and vascular disease through innovation, investigation, and education. City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. Harmony Project says it promotes children’s health, growth, and development through music.
Other 2024 grantees include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which describes its mission as elevating the health status of the communities it serves; Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, which funds research toward cures for childhood cancer; and CDMHS Touchdown Club, which supports the Corona del Mar High School football team. Young America’s Foundation describes itself as a youth outreach organization that promotes ideas including individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $490,000 through 23 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
The largest reported grants included $100,000 to Jewish Family Service for Jewish social services in Los Angeles; $50,000 each to the Cardiovascular Research Foundation to promote treatment of heart disease and City of Hope for cancer research; and $40,000 to Howard Jarvis Foundation for legal representation. Other notable grants included $30,000 each to Harmony Project for instruments for young musicians and My Friend’s Place for homeless youth services in Los Angeles, and $25,000 each to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for general support and Save a Heart Foundation to raise awareness of women’s heart disease.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Todd I Schiffman as president, Michael Boh as secretary/treasurer, Mark Puente as vice president, and Geoffrey Paul as successor trustee.
Todd I Schiffman Foundation is led by Todd I. Schiffman, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd I. Schiffman
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Paul
Successor Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Puente
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Boh
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Michael Boh (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Todd I Schiffman Foundation
How much does Todd I Schiffman Foundation give each year?
Todd I Schiffman Foundation gave $490K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $450K across 19 grants.
What is Todd I Schiffman Foundation's typical grant size?
Todd I Schiffman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,304, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Todd I Schiffman Foundation give grants?
Todd I Schiffman Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Todd I Schiffman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Todd I Schiffman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Todd I Schiffman Foundation's largest grantees?
Todd I Schiffman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Family Service ($100,000), Cardiovascular Research Foundation ($50,000) and City of Hope ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Todd I Schiffman Foundation?
Todd I Schiffman Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $495K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $662K (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 does Todd I Schiffman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Todd I Schiffman Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Todd I Schiffman Foundation's EIN?
Todd I Schiffman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-7040466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Todd I Schiffman 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.
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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