James M Schoonmaker II Foundation

James M Schoonmaker II Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $160.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$160.9Mtotal assets
1992IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants James M Schoonmaker II Foundation has awarded

23 grantees · $6.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association $3.3M
  • United States Sailing Foundation $750K
  • National Sailing Hall Of Fame & Museum Inc $550K
  • Us Sailing Center Inc $340K
  • Nch Healthcare Fdn $330K
  • Neighborhood Health Clinic $310K
  • Great Lakes Historical Society $200K
  • Humane Society Of Naples $150K
  • San Franciso Challenge Dba Americaone $125K
  • Naples Historical Society Inc $100K
  • Orange Bowl Committee $60K
  • Naples Botanical Garden $50K
  • New York Yacht Club Foundation $35K
  • Mystic Seaport $30K
  • Snip Collier $30K
  • Edison Sailing Center $25K
  • Golden Paws Assistance Dogs Inc $20K
  • Greater Monessen Historical Society $15K
  • Herreshoff Marine Museum $12K
  • Sail To Prevail $10K
  • Vmi Foundation Inc $5K
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma $2K
  • Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund $1K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$381K
  • FY2021$625K
  • FY2022$1.2M
  • FY2023$6.4M

About James M Schoonmaker II Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
  • EIN596964359
  • IRS ruling1992

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is James M Schoonmaker II Foundation?

James M Schoonmaker II Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $160.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does James M Schoonmaker II Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of James M Schoonmaker II Foundation?

James M Schoonmaker II Foundation's EIN is 596964359. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from James M Schoonmaker II Foundation?

Private foundations like James M Schoonmaker II Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with James M Schoonmaker II Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.