SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-6385378
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In 2022, the foundation awarded a total of $5,000 across 23 grantees, focusing on supporting various initiatives within the foundations cause area. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
BROOKLYN, NY
$575K
45%
Brown University
Providence, RI
$79K
6%

PARTNERS IN HEALTH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Boston, MA
$50K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
Yes. SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Alabama. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, Brown University, and PARTNERS IN HEALTH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHARON E FAY & MAXINE SCHAFFER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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