Lurje Schaina and Josephina Memorial Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6176033 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$895K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$17.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $40,000.
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
35% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | Altruistic | $60,000 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Center | Scarsdale, NY | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| Help USA Fund Inc | New York, NY | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | New York, NY | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| The New School | New York, NY | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| Wnet NY Public Media | New York, NY | Altruistic | $50,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | Altruistic | $40,000 |
| Friends of Israeli Flying Aid | Cape May Court, NJ | Altruistic | $40,000 |
| Burn Advocates Network Ltd | Teaneck, NJ | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| The Fortune Society | Long Island City, NY | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| Blue Card | New York, NY | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army | New York, NY | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| Harvard Art Museums | Cambridge, MA | Altruistic | $30,000 |
| Global Smile Foundation | Norwood, MA | Altruistic | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| The Halo Trust USA | Washington, DC | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| Ophthalmicedge | New York, NY | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | New York, NY | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| Reut USA | Woodland Hills, CA | Altruisticaltruistic | $20,000 |
| Uja-Federation | New York, NY | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum | Long Island City, NY | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| World Food Program | Washington, DC | Altruistic | $20,000 |
| Police2peace | Washington, DC | Altruistic | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $895,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $631,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $240,118 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611749349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6176033
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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