The Schifrin Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting various charitable causes, particularly in the areas of conservation, historical preservation, and community service. Its mission is reflected in its funding for organizations such as the American Battlefield Trust and the Squam Lake Conservation Society, indicating a commitment to environmental and historical initiatives. The foundation also provides grants to Jewish organizations and health-related charities, showcasing its diverse philanthropic interests. Overall, it aims to enhance community well-being and preserve cultural heritage through its financial support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits working in the foundation's visible interest areas (historical preservation, conservation, Jewish organizations, community institutions) with a track record and an existing relationship or credible introduction to the foundation or its network.
Good Fit
- • Work in historical preservation, conservation, Jewish communal life, museums, or local community service and health causes.
- • Organizational presence in Washington, DC, Maryland, or New Hampshire (or clear programmatic links to those areas).
- • An existing relationship, referral, or prior interaction with foundation leadership or recurring grantees.
- • Capacity to manage modest operating grants (typical awards range from small amounts up to mid-five figures).
- • Established financial and programmatic track record rather than a very new startup.
Geography
Observed grants span 13 states and the foundation makes substantial out-of-state awards; however giving is heavily concentrated to Washington, DC and Maryland while still touching a broad multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 47 distinct recipients across multiple sectors and the three-year record includes both repeated grantees and a substantial number of new recipients, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for this foundation's size.
New Applicants
Although the foundation added new recipients in the latest year (17 new grantees), it explicitly indicates it funds only preselected recipients and no public application or submission route is provided, so an unfamiliar applicant would likely have low practical chances of entering the portfolio without a referral or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
