James D Scheinfeld Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 77-0494270 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Ai Forum | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum | Seattle, WA | Emergence Films Fund for Vashon Island Opening Event, to purchase equipment/Software, discretionary fund and general purpose | $15,000 |
| American Jesuits International Inc | Washington, DC | Gandhi Ashram School (Kalimpong) - To Support General and Administrative Expenses | $10,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum | Seattle, WA | any general purpose for Emergence Films | $10,000 |
| One Call for All | Bainbridge Is, WA | Bainbridge Prepares Fund | $10,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Motion Picture and Television Fund | Woodland Hills, CA | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum | Seattle, WA | Emergence Film Fund, for operational expenses to include accounting, grant writing and other operational expenses in support of the Fund | $6,000 |
| Jefferson Land Trust | Port Townsend, WA | funds for Conservation Breakfast, Fest Event, DEIJ/Access and Equity Fund, and Education Program for Staff Time | $5,000 |
| The Friends of the Oakland Public Library | Oakland, CA | to support Lakeview Branch | $3,000 |
| Lake Merritt Institute | Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Vincent Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 11 |
| 2021 | $100,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349103175
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0494270
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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