Schell Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 51-0414669
Foundation Overview
Based in Vero Beach, FL, Schell Family Foundation has awarded 184 grants totaling $2,130,500 to organizations in Florida, Delaware and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $70,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
30 of 56 recipients (54%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
54% of grants are awarded in Florida, with additional funding distributed across 15 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Naples (99%), Orlando (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 70% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Schell Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Fish Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Delaware | $27,500 | Naples, FL, US | $7,500 Physical Fitness Programming At The Oak Orchard Boys And Girls Club; $20,000 General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation | $27,500 | Naples, FL, US | $7,500 Robotics Club; $7,500 Cape Homeless Student Support Program; $12,500 General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cape Henlopen Food Basket | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Children's Beach House | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Of Dartmouth | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Christ Redeemer Church | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | Flourish Campaign | 2023 |
| Fisher Of Men | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Delaware | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Hanover Norwich Schools | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Georgetown Fire Co | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hanover Conservancy | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Lewes Fire Co | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Making A Difference Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Milton Fire Co | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Reality Ministries | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Rehobeth Beach Volunteer Fire Co Inc | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Shepherd's House Georgetown | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Shepherd's Office | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Small Wonder Warriors | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Springboard Collaborative | $20,000 | Naples, FL, US | New Project At Sandhill Fields | 2023 |
| Sussex Academy Foundation | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Dartmouth College | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Thayers Dean's Discretionary Fund | 2023 |
| Upper Valley Haven | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Vision Nh | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Vox Christian Fellowship | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Big Fish Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Delaware | $27,500 | Naples, FL, US | $7,500 Physical Fitness Programming At The Oak Orchard Boys And Girls Club; $20,000 General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation | $27,500 | Naples, FL, US | $7,500 Robotics Club; $7,500 Cape Homeless Student Support Program; $12,500 General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cape Henlopen Food Basket | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Children's Beach House | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Of Dartmouth | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Christ Redeemer Church | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | Flourish Campaign | 2023 |
| Fisher Of Men | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Delaware | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Hanover Norwich Schools | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Georgetown Fire Co | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hanover Conservancy | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Lewes Fire Co | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Making A Difference Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Milton Fire Co | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Reality Ministries | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Rehobeth Beach Volunteer Fire Co Inc | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Shepherd's House Georgetown | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Shepherd's Office | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Small Wonder Warriors | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Springboard Collaborative | $20,000 | Naples, FL, US | New Project At Sandhill Fields | 2023 |
| Sussex Academy Foundation | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Dartmouth College | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Thayers Dean's Discretionary Fund | 2023 |
| Upper Valley Haven | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Vision Nh | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Vox Christian Fellowship | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Big Fish Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Delaware | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Cape Henlopen Food Basket | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ccef New England | $40,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's Beach House | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Christ Redeemer Church | $29,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Clothing Our Kids Foundation | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal Church Of New Hampshire | $500 | Naples, FL, US | Bishop's Discretionary Fund - Afghan Student Fund At The White Mountain School | 2022 |
| Fisher Of Men | $30,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Hanover Norwich Schools | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Girls On The Run Delaware | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| La Esperanza Community Center | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Lewes Public Library | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| M3 Foundation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Reality Ministries | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Shepherd's House Georgetown | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sola Episcopal Chuch | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Springboard Collaborative | $15,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Upper Valley Haven | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Big Fish Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Delaware | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Cape Henlopen Food Basket | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ccef New England | $40,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's Beach House | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Christ Redeemer Church | $29,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Clothing Our Kids Foundation | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal Church Of New Hampshire | $500 | Naples, FL, US | Bishop's Discretionary Fund - Afghan Student Fund At The White Mountain School | 2022 |
| Fisher Of Men | $30,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Hanover Norwich Schools | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Girls On The Run Delaware | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| La Esperanza Community Center | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Lewes Public Library | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| M3 Foundation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Reality Ministries | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Shepherd's House Georgetown | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sola Episcopal Chuch | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Springboard Collaborative | $15,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Upper Valley Haven | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Delaware | $35,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Sussex County Clubs; General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Cape Henlopen Food Basket | $10,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Christ Redeemer Church | $30,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Clothing Our Kids Foundation | $5,000 | Millsboro, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Fibrous Dysplasia Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Hanover Norwich Schools | $10,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Reality Ministries | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Sussex Sports Center Foundation | $40,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Upper Valley Haven | $10,000 | White River Junction, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Cru | $12,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Missionary Program Support | 2021 |
| Fisher Of Men | $30,000 | Hernando, MS, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| M3 Foundation | $20,000 | Delaware, OH, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Mccabe Preserve Renovation | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Delaware | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Cape Henlopen Food Basket | $15,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Christ Redeemer Church | $30,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Clothing Our Kids Foundation | $10,000 | Millsboro, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of Hanover Norwich Schools | $10,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Lewes Historical Society | $10,000 | Lewes, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Reality Ministries | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Southern Delaware Alliance For Racial Justice | $5,000 | Lewes, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Sussex Sports Center Foundation | $55,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Upper Valley Haven | $10,000 | White River Junction, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Winter Wonderfest | $25,000 | Milton, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Fibrous Dysplasia Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Great Futures Fund | $5,000 | Millsboro, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Tatnall School | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Delaware | $15,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Cape Henlopen Food Basket | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Child Inspired | $3,000 | Milton, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Adult And Teen Challenge | $10,000 | Ozark, MO, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Christ Redeemer Church | $30,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Dolly Parton Imagination Library | $5,000 | Pigeon Forge, TN, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Clothing Our Kids | $10,000 | Millsboro, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Festival Of Cheer | $50,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Delaware Center For The Inland Bays | $1,500 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Silicato Development | $5,000 | Millsboro, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Council For Economic Education | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Kind To Kids Foundation | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Lewes Historical Society | $8,000 | Lewes, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Reality Ministries | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Sussex Sports Center Foundation | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Upper Valley Haven | $5,000 | White River Junction, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Sam Jackenthal Fund At The Park City Community Foundation | $500 | Park City, UT, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Delaware | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Cape Henlopen Food Basket | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Child Inspired | $3,000 | Milton, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Christ Redeemer Church | $25,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Clothing Our Kids | $10,000 | Millsboro, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Crisis House | $500 | El Cajon, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Delaware Center For The Inland Bays | $500 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Immanuel Shelter Inc | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Kind To Kids Foundation | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Leadership Edgeinc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Sussex Sports Center Foundation | $32,500 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Henlopen Soccer Club | $10,000 | Naussa, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Primeros Pasos Inc | $10,000 | Georgetown, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Reality Ministries | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital At Darmouth | $5,500 | Lebanon, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| The Eleazar Wheelock Society | $5,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| The Nature Conservancy In Delaware | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Protect Our Winters | $2,500 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Upper Valley Haven | $5,000 | White River Junction, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Youth Haven | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Fribrous Dysplasia Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Grandville, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Christ Redeemer Church | $5,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Prevent Child Abuse | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Us Ski&snowboard Foundation | $1,500 | Park City, UT, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Christ Redeemer Church | $5,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Clothing Our Kids | $10,000 | Millsboro, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Kind To Kids Foundation | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Leadership Edgeinc | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Lewes History Museum | $8,000 | Lewes, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Reality Ministries | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Delaware Center For The Inland Bays | $500 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Sussex Academy Foundation | $70,000 | Lewes, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| The Nature Conservancy In Delaware | $15,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Park City Community Church | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Cape Henlopen Food Basket | $2,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Delaware | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Youth Haven | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| The Eleazar Wheelock Society | $2,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Primeros Pasos Inc | $5,000 | Georgetown, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Upper Valley Haven | $2,000 | White River Junction, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Child Inspired | $2,000 | Milton, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Immanuel Shelter Inc | $4,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | $2,500 | Norristown, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Crisis House | $500 | El Cajon, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 51-0414669 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 140 COQUILLE WAY Vero Beach, FL 32963-3467 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Schell Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Deborah Harris Schell |
|---|---|
| Secretary/treasurer | Joseph M Schell |
Forms 990-PF
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