The Schaffner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 38-3652881 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$615K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
63% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Defense Counsel | New York, NY | Habitat restoration education | $100,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Education foundation | $100,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Environmental | $75,000 |
| Gifts Under 10000 | New York, NY | Research | $71,136 |
| Oxfam America | Washington, DC | Global education | $60,000 |
| Wildlands Network | Salt Lake City, UT | Animal protection | $35,000 |
| Nuclear Threat Initiative | Washington, DC | Protect the environment | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | New York, NY | Human rights | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical care | $20,000 |
| Sky Island Alliance | Tucson, AZ | Land conservation | $15,000 |
| Alarm Will Sound | New York, NY | Promote music | $12,000 |
| Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists | Chicago, IL | Scientific information | $12,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | San Francisco, CA | Habitat conservation | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | Theartre | $10,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight | Washington, DC | Government oversight | $10,000 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Protecting the planet | $10,000 |
| Global Witness | Washington, DC | Fight climate change | $10,000 |
| Guild Hall | East Hampton, NY | Performing arts center | $10,000 |
| The Halo Trust | Washington, DC | Emergency relief | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $615,136 | 19 |
| 2023 | $431,288 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349101355
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3652881
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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