Private foundation · EIN 59-6964359 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James M Schoonmaker II 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: 31 grants paid, $8.6M total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$8.6M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$163M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sailing Foundation of New YorkRye, NYGeneral support$1.8M
National Sailing Hall of Fame & MuseumNewport, RIGeneral support$1.0M
Nch Healthcare FdnNaples, FLGeneral support$1.0M
Neighborhood Health ClinicNaples, FLGeneral support$1.0M
San Franciso Challenge Dba AmericaoneBerkeley, CAGeneral support$1.0M
Great Lakes Historical SocietyToledo, OHGeneral support$750K
US Sailing Center IncMiami, FLGeneral support$490K
Naples Historical SocietyNaples, FLGeneral support$250K
Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLGeneral support$200K
Orange Bowl CommitteeMiami, FLGeneral support$180K
Oakliff Sailing CenterOyster Bay, NYGeneral support$168K
International Star Class Yacht Racing AssociaionSan Diego, CAGeneral support$100K
Snip CollierNaples, FLGeneral support$100K
Cocunut Grove Sailing Club Instructional CenterMiami, FLGeneral support$75K
Sail to PrevailNewport, RIGeneral support$50K
New York Yacht Club FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
Golden Paws Assistance Dogs IncNaples, FLGeneral support$50K
Paws 4 RescueNorth Granby, CTGeneral support$50K
Humane Society of NaplesNaples, FLGeneral support$50K
New England Science & Sailing FdnStonington, CTGeneral support$30K
Gualdelupe CenterImmokalee, FLGeneral support$30K
Team Paradise SailingCoconut Grove, FLGeneral support$25K
Naples Botanical GardenNaples, FLGeneral support$25K
Herreshoff Marine MuseumBristol, RIGeneral support$10K
Greater Monessen Historical SocietyMonessen, PAGeneral support$10K
National Maritime Historical SocietyPeekskill, NYGeneral support$10K
Mystic SeaportMystic, CTGeneral support$5,000
Kappa Kappa Gamma FoundationDublin, OHGeneral support$5,000
Vmi Foundation IncLexington, VAGeneral support$5,000
Florida Gulf Coast University Fdn IncFort Myers, FLGeneral support$5,000
The Homewood Cemetery Historical FundPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$1,000

By state: Florida 14 · New York 4 · California 2 · Rhode Island 3 · Ohio 2 · Connecticut 3

About this foundation

James M Schoonmaker II Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of The Northern Trust Company Ttee, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 James M Schoonmaker II 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 James M Schoonmaker II Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $8.6M across 31 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does James M Schoonmaker II Foundation give?

Florida (14 grants), New York (4 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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