Schiffer Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 83-2834703

Foundation Overview

Based in Reston, VA, Schiffer Family Foundation has awarded 207 grants totaling $1,347,900 to organizations in District of Columbia, New York and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$1,347,900
Total Assets
$2,407,038
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$3,500
% Median Grant Decline
-30% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%

8 of 21 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New York

53% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (15%), Wantagh (9%), Stony Brook (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+21%

Moderate 21% growth trend over 5 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (51%). 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 Schiffer 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
American Cancer Society Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US Making Strides Of Long Island 2025
American Jewish Committee $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Ajc New York Benefit Tribute Committee 2025
Bronx High School Of Science Alumni Foundation Inc $2,500 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2025
Cato Institute $3,500 Washington, DC, US Sphere Education Initiative 2025
Chabad Of Mid-suffolk $15,000 Commack, NY, US Building Fund And General Support 2025
Claremont Institute $3,500 Claremont, CA, US The American Mind 2025
Galapagos Conservancy $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2025
I Am Wild Foundation Inc $2,500 Old Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2025
Jewish Silicon Valley $10,000 Los Gatos, CA, US General Support 2025
Judicial Watch Inc $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2025
Last Hope Inc $5,000 Wantagh, NY, US General Support 2025
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2025
Melville Volunteer Fire Department Inc $1,000 Melville, NY, US General Support 2025
New Ground Inc $2,500 Levittown, NY, US Veterans Program 2025
Paper Airplanes Inc $5,000 South San Francisco, CA, US General Support 2025
Paws Of War Inc $2,500 Nesconset, NY, US General Support 2025
Pink Aid Inc $15,000 Westport, CT, US "Pink Rocks The Beat" 2025
Stony Brook Foundation Inc $25,000 Stony Brook, NY, US The Herbert Gelernter Scholarship In Engineering And Applied Sciences 2025
The Jed Foundation $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Support 2025
United Service Organizations Inc $2,500 Washington, DC, US General Support 2025
United Way Of Long Island Inc $2,500 Deer Park, NY, US For The Vetsbuild Program 2025
Canine Companions For Independence Inc $1,000 Medford, NY, US General Support 2024
Cato Institute $5,000 Washington, DC, US Sphere Education Initiative 2024
Chabad Of Mid-suffolk $9,000 Commack, NY, US General Support 2024
Claremont Institute $5,000 Claremont, CA, US The American Mind 2024
Galapagos Conservancy Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Hillsdale College $50,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Elizebeth Smith Friedman Scholarship, Center For Commerce And Freedom Conference 2025 Sponsorship 2024
Hofstra University $5,000 Hempstead, NY, US 2024-2025 Capture The Flag Cybersecurity Competition 2024
Jewish Silicon Valley $20,000 Los Gatos, CA, US General Support 2024
Judicial Watch $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Last Hope Inc $1,000 Wantagh, NY, US General Support 2024
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Melville Volunteer Fire Department Inc $1,000 Melville, NY, US General Support 2024
New Ground Inc $5,000 Levittown, NY, US Veterans Program 2024
Paper Airplanes Inc $5,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Support 2024
Paws Of War Inc $3,500 Nesconset, NY, US Helping Heroes Program 2024
Postpartum Resource Center Of New York Inc $2,000 West Islip, NY, US General Support 2024
Stony Brook Foundation $5,000 Stony Brook, NY, US Sbu Hacks 2024 - Silver Sponsor 2024
The United Service Organizations Inc $2,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
United Way Of Long Island $3,500 Deer Park, NY, US For The Vetsbuild Program 2024
Canine Companions For Independence Inc $1,000 Medford, NY, US General Support 2024
Cato Institute $5,000 Washington, DC, US Sphere Education Initiative 2024
Chabad Of Mid-suffolk $9,000 Commack, NY, US General Support 2024
Claremont Institute $5,000 Claremont, CA, US The American Mind 2024
Galapagos Conservancy Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Hillsdale College $50,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Elizebeth Smith Friedman Scholarship, Center For Commerce And Freedom Conference 2025 Sponsorship 2024
Hofstra University $5,000 Hempstead, NY, US 2024-2025 Capture The Flag Cybersecurity Competition 2024
Jewish Silicon Valley $20,000 Los Gatos, CA, US General Support 2024
Judicial Watch $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Last Hope Inc $1,000 Wantagh, NY, US General Support 2024
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Melville Volunteer Fire Department Inc $1,000 Melville, NY, US General Support 2024
New Ground Inc $5,000 Levittown, NY, US Veterans Program 2024
Paper Airplanes Inc $5,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Support 2024
Paws Of War Inc $3,500 Nesconset, NY, US Helping Heroes Program 2024
Postpartum Resource Center Of New York Inc $2,000 West Islip, NY, US General Support 2024
Stony Brook Foundation $5,000 Stony Brook, NY, US Sbu Hacks 2024 - Silver Sponsor 2024
The United Service Organizations Inc $2,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
United Way Of Long Island $3,500 Deer Park, NY, US For The Vetsbuild Program 2024
Bronx High School Of Science Alumni Foundation Inc $1,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2023
Canine Companions For Independence Inc $5,000 Medford, NY, US General Support 2023
Cato Institute $5,000 Washington, DC, US Sphere Education Initiative 2023
Chabad Of Mid-suffolk $5,000 Commack, NY, US General Support 2023
Foundation For Morristown Medical Center $10,000 Morristown, NJ, US Neonatal-perinatal Medicine Fellowship 2023
Friends Of Duvdevan $30,000 Farmington Hills, MI, US General Support 2023
Galapagos Conservancy Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Gulf Of Maine Research Institute $1,000 Portland, ME, US General Support 2023
Gush Etzion Foundation $1,000 Boston, MA, US Yishuv Elazar 2023
Hillsdale College $20,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Elizebeth Smith Friedman Scholarship 2023
I Am Wild Foundation Inc $25,000 Old Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2023
Jed Foundation $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
John Jay College Foundation Inc $5,500 New York, NY, US Certmaster Software And/or Exam Vouchers For Network+ Or Security+ 2023
Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund $5,000 Ashburn, VA, US To Support One Student For K-12 And College Scholarship Program 2023
Judicial Watch $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Last Hope Inc $1,000 Wantagh, NY, US General Support 2023
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Melville Volunteer Fire Department Inc $1,000 Melville, NY, US General Support 2023
New Ground Inc $5,000 Levittown, NY, US Veterans Program 2023
Paws Of War Inc $5,000 Nesconset, NY, US General Support 2023
The United Service Organizations Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Uja-federation Of New York $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
United Way Of Long Island $5,000 Deer Park, NY, US For The Vetsbuild Program - To Support Two Veterans 2023
Variety Child Learning Center $1,000 Syosset, NY, US General Support 2023
Bronx High School Of Science Alumni Foundation Inc $1,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2023
Canine Companions For Independence Inc $5,000 Medford, NY, US General Support 2023
Cato Institute $5,000 Washington, DC, US Sphere Education Initiative 2023
Chabad Of Mid-suffolk $5,000 Commack, NY, US General Support 2023
Foundation For Morristown Medical Center $10,000 Morristown, NJ, US Neonatal-perinatal Medicine Fellowship 2023
Friends Of Duvdevan $30,000 Farmington Hills, MI, US General Support 2023
Galapagos Conservancy Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Gulf Of Maine Research Institute $1,000 Portland, ME, US General Support 2023
Gush Etzion Foundation $1,000 Boston, MA, US Yishuv Elazar 2023
Hillsdale College $20,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Elizebeth Smith Friedman Scholarship 2023
I Am Wild Foundation Inc $25,000 Old Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2023
Jed Foundation $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
John Jay College Foundation Inc $5,500 New York, NY, US Certmaster Software And/or Exam Vouchers For Network+ Or Security+ 2023
Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund $5,000 Ashburn, VA, US To Support One Student For K-12 And College Scholarship Program 2023
Judicial Watch $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Last Hope Inc $1,000 Wantagh, NY, US General Support 2023
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Melville Volunteer Fire Department Inc $1,000 Melville, NY, US General Support 2023
New Ground Inc $5,000 Levittown, NY, US Veterans Program 2023
Paws Of War Inc $5,000 Nesconset, NY, US General Support 2023
The United Service Organizations Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Uja-federation Of New York $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
United Way Of Long Island $5,000 Deer Park, NY, US For The Vetsbuild Program - To Support Two Veterans 2023
Variety Child Learning Center $1,000 Syosset, NY, US General Support 2023
Cato Institute $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Chabad Of Mid-suffolk $5,000 Commach, NY, US General Support 2022
Hillsdale College $20,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Elizebeth Smith Friedman Scholarship - Schiffer 6482635 2022
Hofstra University $10,000 Hempstead, NY, US 2022 Capture The Flag Cybersecurity Competition, Capture The Flag (spring 2023)-first Place Scholarship 2022
Jed Foundation $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Judicial Watch $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Justice Federal Credit Union $5,000 Chantilly, VA, US General Support 2022
Last Hope Animal Rescue And Rehabilitation $2,000 Wantagh, NY, US General Support 2022
Miracle Flights $2,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2022
Stony Brook Foundation $5,000 Stony Brook, NY, US Sbu Hacks 2022 - Silver Sponsor 2022
Unreported Story Society $15,000 Marina Del Rey, CA, US My Son Hunter - The Hunter Biden Movie 2022
Variety Child Learning Center $2,500 Syosset, NY, US General Support 2022
Galapagos Conservancy $1,000 Fairfax, VA, US General Support 2022
Gulf Of Maine Research Institute $3,000 Portland, ME, US General Support 2022
Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund $5,000 Ashburn, VA, US General Support 2022
Melville Fire Department $1,000 Melville, NY, US General Support 2022
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of North Carolina-virginia $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Atlantic Counter Trafficking $2,500 Bayshore, NY, US General Support 2022
Bronx High School Of Science Alumni Foundation Inc $1,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2022
Camp Vega Foundation $3,000 Basking Ridge, NJ, US General Support 2022
Canine Companions $5,000 Medford, NY, US General Support 2022
New Ground $5,000 Levittown, NY, US General Support 2022
The Uso $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Uja-federation Of New York $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Cato Institute $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Chabad Of Mid-suffolk $5,000 Commach, NY, US General Support 2022
Hillsdale College $20,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Elizebeth Smith Friedman Scholarship - Schiffer 6482635 2022
Hofstra University $10,000 Hempstead, NY, US 2022 Capture The Flag Cybersecurity Competition, Capture The Flag (Spring 2023)-first Place Scholarship 2022
Jed Foundation $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Judicial Watch $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Justice Federal Credit Union $5,000 Chantilly, VA, US General Support 2022
Last Hope Animal Rescue And Rehabilitation $2,000 Wantagh, NY, US General Support 2022
Miracle Flights $2,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2022
Stony Brook Foundation $5,000 Stony Brook, NY, US Sbu Hacks 2022 - Silver Sponsor 2022
Unreported Story Society $15,000 Marina Del Rey, CA, US My Son Hunter - The Hunter Biden Movie 2022
Variety Child Learning Center $2,500 Syosset, NY, US General Support 2022
Galapagos Conservancy $1,000 Fairfax, VA, US General Support 2022
Gulf Of Maine Research Institute $3,000 Portland, ME, US General Support 2022
Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund $5,000 Ashburn, VA, US General Support 2022
Melville Fire Department $1,000 Melville, NY, US General Support 2022
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of North Carolina-virginia $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Atlantic Counter Trafficking $2,500 Bayshore, NY, US General Support 2022
Bronx High School Of Science Alumni Foundation Inc $1,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2022
Camp Vega Foundation $3,000 Basking Ridge, NJ, US General Support 2022
Canine Companions $5,000 Medford, NY, US General Support 2022
New Ground $5,000 Levittown, NY, US General Support 2022
The Uso $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Uja-federation Of New York $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Cato Institute $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Chabad Of Mid-suffolk $5,000 Commach, NY, US General Support 2022
Hillsdale College $20,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Elizebeth Smith Friedman Scholarship - Schiffer 6482635 2022
Hofstra University $10,000 Hempstead, NY, US 2022 Capture The Flag Cybersecurity Competition, Capture The Flag (Spring 2023)-first Place Scholarship 2022
Jed Foundation $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Judicial Watch $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Justice Federal Credit Union $5,000 Chantilly, VA, US General Support 2022
Last Hope Animal Rescue And Rehabilitation $2,000 Wantagh, NY, US General Support 2022
Miracle Flights $2,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2022
Stony Brook Foundation $5,000 Stony Brook, NY, US Sbu Hacks 2022 - Silver Sponsor 2022
Unreported Story Society $15,000 Marina Del Rey, CA, US My Son Hunter - The Hunter Biden Movie 2022
Variety Child Learning Center $2,500 Syosset, NY, US General Support 2022
Galapagos Conservancy $1,000 Fairfax, VA, US General Support 2022
Gulf Of Maine Research Institute $3,000 Portland, ME, US General Support 2022
Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund $5,000 Ashburn, VA, US General Support 2022
Melville Fire Department $1,000 Melville, NY, US General Support 2022
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of North Carolina-virginia $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Atlantic Counter Trafficking $2,500 Bayshore, NY, US General Support 2022
Bronx High School Of Science Alumni Foundation Inc $1,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2022
Camp Vega Foundation $3,000 Basking Ridge, NJ, US General Support 2022
Canine Companions $5,000 Medford, NY, US General Support 2022
New Ground $5,000 Levittown, NY, US General Support 2022
The Uso $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Uja-federation Of New York $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Chabad Of Mid-suffolk $10,000 Commack, NY, US General Support 2021
Cato Institute $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Fund 2021
Claremont Institute $10,000 Upland, CA, US $5,000 To The American Mind; $5,000 To The General Fund - Matching Grant 2021
Hillsdale College $10,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Barney Charter School Initiative - Matching Grant & Elizebeth Smith Friedman Scholarship - Schiffer 6482635 2021
Jed Foundation $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Fund 2021
Judicial Watch $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Fund 2021
Justice Federal Credit Union $5,000 Chantilly, VA, US General Support 2021
Stony Brook Foundation $5,000 Stony Brook, NY, US Sbu Hacks 2021 - Silver Sponsor 2021
Unreported Story Society $25,000 Marina Del Rey, CA, US My Son Hunter - The Hunter Biden Movie 2021
Hofstra University $5,000 Hempstead, NY, US 2022 Capture The Flag Cybersecurity Competition 2021
Last Hope Animal Rescue And Rehabilitation $3,500 Wantagh, NY, US General Support 2021
Miracle Flights $5,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2021
Rachel's Dance For The Cure Inc $2,500 Commack, NY, US General Support 2021
Suffolk Y Jcc (commack Sharing Table) $1,500 Commack, NY, US General Support 2021
Variety Child Learning Center $2,500 Syosset, NY, US General Support 2021
Cato Institue $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Episcopal Health Services Inc $2,900 Inwood, NY, US Value Of In-kind Grant Of 700 Protective Face Shields 2020
Hofstra University $20,000 Hempstead, NY, US To Support The Capture The Flag Cybersecurity Competition 2020
Judicial Watch Inc $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Last Hope Animal Rescue And Rehabilitation $5,000 Wantagh, NY, US General Support 2020
Medical Staff Of The Nassau County Medical Center $3,300 East Meadow, NY, US Value Of In-kind Grant Of 800 Protective Face Shields 2020
New Community Cinema Club Inc $2,000 Huntington, NY, US General Support 2020
Museums At Mitchel - Cradle Of Aviation Museum $5,000 Garden City, NY, US General Support 2020
St Catherine Of Siena Medical Center $3,300 Smithtown, NY, US Value Of In-kind Grant Of 800 Protective Face Shields 2020
Stony Brook Foundation (stony Brook Medical Center) $2,900 Stony Brook, NY, US Value Of In-kind Grant Of 700 Protective Face Shields 2020
Stony Brook University $25,000 Stony Brook, NY, US To Support The 2020 Hackathon Event 2020
The Modern Museum Of Art $25,000 New York, NY, US To Supporte The Annual Education Fund 2020
Variety Child Learning Center $5,000 Syosset, NY, US General Support 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Schiffer Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 83-2834703
Website N/A
Address 12030 SUNRISE VALLEY DR STE 450 Reston, VA 20191-3400

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Schiffer Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/treasurer/director David M Schiffer
Vice President/executive Director Taryn Cowan
Secretary/director James E Robinson

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.