James M Schoonmaker II Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 59-6964359 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8.6M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$209.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $250,000.
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 Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing Foundation of New York | Rye, NY | General support | $1,840,000 |
| National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum | Newport, RI | General support | $1,010,000 |
| Nch Healthcare Fdn | Naples, FL | General support | $1,005,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | Naples, FL | General support | $1,000,000 |
| San Franciso Challenge Dba Americaone | Berkeley, CA | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Great Lakes Historical Society | Toledo, OH | General support | $750,000 |
| US Sailing Center Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $490,000 |
| Naples Historical Society | Naples, FL | General support | $250,000 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | General support | $200,000 |
| Orange Bowl Committee | Miami, FL | General support | $180,000 |
| Oakliff Sailing Center | Oyster Bay, NY | General support | $168,000 |
| International Star Class Yacht Racing Associaion | San Diego, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Snip Collier | Naples, FL | General support | $100,000 |
| Cocunut Grove Sailing Club Instructional Center | Miami, FL | General support | $75,000 |
| Sail to Prevail | Newport, RI | General support | $50,000 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Golden Paws Assistance Dogs Inc | Naples, FL | General support | $50,000 |
| Paws 4 Rescue | North Granby, CT | General support | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Naples | Naples, FL | General support | $50,000 |
| New England Science & Sailing Fdn | Stonington, CT | General support | $30,000 |
| Gualdelupe Center | Immokalee, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Team Paradise Sailing | Coconut Grove, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| Herreshoff Marine Museum | Bristol, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Monessen Historical Society | Monessen, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| National Maritime Historical Society | Peekskill, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Mystic Seaport | Mystic, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | Dublin, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Vmi Foundation Inc | Lexington, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Fdn Inc | Fort Myers, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| The Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,579,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $7,813,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $6,400,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349101917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-6964359
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.