George & Irina Schaeffer Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 26-2261640 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,010 and $12,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabad East Boca | Boca Raton, FL | Religious | $30,000 |
| Chabad of Colorado University | Boulder, CO | Education | $23,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Humanitarian | $18,000 |
| Jewish Education Center for Sth Flo | Boca Raton, FL | Education | $12,500 |
| Bnai Zion Foundation | New York, NY | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | North Hills, CA | Humantarian | $5,000 |
| Amer Friends of Yahad-In Unum | New York, NY | Religious | $5,000 |
| Look Good Feel Better Foundation | Washington, DC | Humantarian | $5,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Educational | $3,600 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Research | $3,000 |
| Beverly Hills Fireman's Association | Beverly Hills, CA | Other | $2,010 |
| City of Hope | Beverly Hills, CA | Research | $1,250 |
| Chevra Kadisha Charity Fund | Columbia, MD | Religious | $180 |
| Chabad of Hamilton Heights | Riverside Dr, NY | Humantarian | $180 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($65,674). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,394 | 24 |
| 2023 | $418,480 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512869349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2261640
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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