Private foundation · EIN 51-0414669 · Vero Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Schell Family Foundation

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: 21 grants paid, $575K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$575K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Christ Redeemer ChurchHanover, NHFlourish building campaign$100K
Sussex Academy FoundationRehoboth Beach, DEGeneral operating support$100K
Boys & Girls Clubs of DelawareWilmington, DEGeneral operating support$65K
Beebe Medical FoundationLewes, DEGeneral operating support$60K
Springboard CollaborativeGeorgetown, DEGeneral operating support$35K
Dartmouth-Hitchcock HealthLebanon, NHDartmouth health children's$25K
Fisher of MenSeaford, DEGeneral operating support$25K
Lewes Public LibraryLewes, DEGeneral operating support$25K
Sussex Family YMCARehoboth Beach, DEGeneral operating support$25K
Reality MinistriesDurham, NCMinistry for adults with special needs$20K
Upper Valley HavenWhite River Junction, VTGeneral operating support$20K
Attack AddictionBear, DEGeneral operating support$15K
Cape Henlopen Educational FoundationLewes, DEGeneral operating support$10K
Clothing Our KidsMillsboro, DEGeneral operating support$10K
Willing HandsNorwich, VTGeneral operating support$10K
Georgetown Fire CoGeorgetown, DEGeneral operating support$5,000
Lewes Fire CoLewes, DEGeneral operating support$5,000
Milton Fire CoMilton, DEGeneral operating support$5,000
Rehobeth Beach Volunteer Fire Co IncRehoboth Beach, DEGeneral operating support$5,000
Roxana Fire CompanyFrankford, DEGenearl operating support$5,000
Vision NhEnfield, NHGeneral operating support$5,000

By state: Delaware 15 · New Hampshire 3 · Vermont 2 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Schell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vero Beach, Florida, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Schell Family Foundation 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 Schell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $575K across 21 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Schell Family Foundation give?

Delaware (15 grants), New Hampshire (3 grants), Vermont (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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