The Schiff Foundation Incorporated
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 36-3485274 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$11.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Virginia Health Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Establishment of translational program in neuro-oncology within the cancer center | $666,667 |
| The Arts Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Gift for the dept of architecture and design, the exhibition support program, the schiff foundation fund, 24-25 caillebotte, 25-26 bruce… | $200,000 |
| Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | General support | $75,000 |
| Mercy Housing Lake Front | Chicago, IL | General support | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General support | $75,000 |
| Mazon | Sherman Oaks, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| All Blessings Flow | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Iris | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Alzheimers Disease&related Disorders Assoc Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | None | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,166,667 | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,146,667 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523009349100762
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3485274
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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