Private foundation · EIN 47-4619028 · Palm Bch Gdns, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Schacknow Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $149K total, median $3,095. 38% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$149K
Median grant
$3,095
Stays in FL
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maine Medical CenterPortland, MEGeneral operations$40K
Temple Judea of Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach Garadens, FLGeneral operations$15K
World Affairs Council of Palm Beach IncBoynton Beach, FLGeneral operations$13K
The Maltz Jupiter TheatreJupiter, FLGeneral operations$10K
JafcoSunrise, FLGeneral Support$10K
Coastal Maine Botanical GardensBoothbay, MEGeneral operations$7,500
Holy Ground PbcRiviera Beach, FLGeneral support$7,500
Friends of Thai DaughtersTrevett, MEGeneral operations$5,000
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean SciencesEast Boothbay, MEGeneral operations$5,000
Boothbay Region Amublance ServiceBoothbay, MEGeneral Support$5,000
Palm Beach Cultural Innovation CenterPalm BeachGeneral support$5,000
Center for Great ApesWauchula, FLGeneral support$5,000
Southport Island AssociationSouthport, MEGeneral operations$3,540
Henry L Stimson CenterWashington, DCGeneral support$2,650
Kickstart StablesEdgecomb, MEGeneral support$2,500
Maasai Dreams IncFayston, VTGeneral support$2,500
Hearty RootsDamariscotta, MEGeneral support$1,548
Harbor TheaterBoothbay Harbor, MEGeneral Support$1,500
National Conference of Synagogue YouthBoca Raton, FLGeneral support$1,500
Midcoast Charitable Partners of MaineBath, MEGeneral support$1,500
Lincoln County Historical AssociationWiscasett, MEGeneral operations$1,000
Forum Club of the Palm BeachesNorth Palm Beach, FLGeneral Support$1,000
One Protest IncJacksonville, FLGeneral support$1,000
Childrens Healthcare Charity IncPalm Beach, FLGeneral Support$500
Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of CommerceWiscasett, MEGeneral support$250
Dress for Success Palm BeachesWest Palm BeachGeneral support$200

By state: Maine 12 · Florida 10 · District of Columbia 1 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Schacknow Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Bch Gdns, Florida, administered in care of Schacknow Family Foundation, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Schacknow Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Schacknow Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $149K across 26 grants, a median of $3,095.

Where does Schacknow Family Foundation Inc give?

Maine (12 grants), Florida (10 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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