The Melvin & Sandra Schifter Foundation
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 11-3380482 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$50K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$873K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Stetson University | Deland, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Collier County | Naples, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $35,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349103393
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-3380482
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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