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Burt And Stanley Shaffer Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $7.7M. Annual income is reported at $831K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Virginia and California. According to available records, Burt And Stanley Shaffer Foundation Inc. has made 115 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $400K and $950K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $950K distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $85K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Virginia, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$85K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Burt And Stanley Shaffer Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 115 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, VA.
Burt And Stanley Shaffer Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2.3M across 115 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $85K.
Burt And Stanley Shaffer Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Burt And Stanley Shaffer Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burt Shaffer | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abby Link | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis Shaffer | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$505K
Total Assets
$7.6M
Fair Market Value
$8.4M
Net Worth
$7.6M
Grants Paid
$475K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$396K
Distribution Amount
$413K
Total Grants
115
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhand Param Dham Of America Corp Grant AwardUNRESTRICTED USE | Virginia Beach, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Island HarvestUNRESTRICTED USE | Bethpage, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospitals For ChildrenUNRESTRICTED USE | Tampa, FL | $30K | 2023 |
| Wikimedia FoundationUNRESTRICTED USE | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Childrens Education Foundation - VietnamUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| St Judes HospitalUNRESTRICTED USE | Memphis, TN | $30K | 2023 |
| Casa VivaUNRESTRICTED USE | Wheaton, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Cradle Of Aviation MuseumUNRESTRICTED USE | Garden City, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Childrens Museum Of The East EndUNRESTRICTED USE | Bridgehampton, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Direct ReliefUNRESTRICTED USE | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Greater Bay AreaUNRESTRICTED USE | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Peconic Land Trust IncUNRESTRICTED USE | Southhampton, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Donors ChooseUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Austins Compassion Exchange Lending ClosetUNRESTRICTED USE | Palmer, AK | $15K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Blazing Wisdom InstituteUNRESTRICTED USE | Saugerties, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterUNRESTRICTED USE | Montgomery, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| WnetUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Mr Holland'S Opus Foundation Grant AwardUNRESTRICTED USE | Studio City, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Riley Hawkins Avengers Fdn IncUNRESTRICTED USE | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Southhampton Township Wild Fowl AssociationUNRESTRICTED USE | Quogue, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| City Harvest IncUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Spikenard Farm Honeybee SanctuaryUNRESTRICTED USE | Floyd, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| New Community Cinema Club IncUNRESTRICTED USE | Huntington, NY | $5K | 2023 |