The Helen Schlaffer Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 20-7019957 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$357K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $20,000.
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
96% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General operating | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | General operating | $24,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $23,000 |
| Warner Library | Tarrytown, NY | General operating | $22,000 |
| North Shore Animal League America Inc | Port Washington, NY | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | General operating | $20,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General operating | $20,000 |
| International Medical Corps (Imf) | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Voice of Triumph Ministries Inc | Yulee, FL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Westchester | New Rochelle, NY | General operating | $15,000 |
| Marble Collegiate Church | New York, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Church of the Covenant | New York, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Afya | Yonkers, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, WA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund Inc | Schaumburg, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Wateraid America Inc | New York, NY | Generaloperating | $10,000 |
| Camfed USA Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General operating | $8,000 |
| Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Inc | Elmsford, NY | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Neabpd | Twp Washinton, NJ | General operating | $6,000 |
| Nami National | Arlington, VA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | New York, NY | General operating | $3,000 |
| Heifer Project International | Little Rock, AR | General operating | $3,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Bch, VA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Food for the Hungry | Phoenix, AZ | General operating | $3,000 |
| Paws Unlimited Foundation Inc | Kingston, NY | General operating | $2,000 |
| Wild Tomorrow Fund | New York, NY | General operating | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $357,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $284,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $285,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601209349101530
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7019957
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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