Shanken Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4027049 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$426K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$13,638
Total assets$13M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Emanu-El | New York, NY | Charity | $147,500 |
| Film Society of Lincoln Center | New York, NY | Charity | $87,000 |
| Els for Autism | Jupiter, FL | Charity | $60,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute | Hollywood, FL | Charity | $25,000 |
| The Allen - Stevenson School | New York, NY | Charity | $20,000 |
| Keepers of the Quaich | Duluth, GA | Charity | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Charity | $17,500 |
| Constellation Culinary Group | New York, NY | Charity | $13,638 |
| Afmo | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| The Bridge Golf Foundation | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Autism Project of Palm Beach County | Jupiter, FL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Seaver Autism Center Mount Sinai Medical Center | New York, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Spence School | New York, NY | Charitycharity | $5,000 |
| Selfhelp Community Services Foundation | New York, NY | Charity | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $425,938 | 14 |
| 2024 | $624,333 | 21 |
| 2023 | $444,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4027049
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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