The James M. Schoonmaker II Foundation concentrates its giving on competitive and recreational sailing/racing organizations, providing large, repeated unrestricted grants to national sailing institutions and teams. A smaller portion of funding goes to healthcare services. Overall the foundation behaves like a targeted private donor backing a narrow set of program partners rather than a broad portfolio of charities.
Highly concentrated: very few, large grants with repeated multi-year support to the same organizations (two grants each to principal sailing grantees). Predominantly unrestricted/general support and national in scope, with occasional single large gifts to local health institutions.
The James M Schoonmaker II Foundation’s largest recent grant went to Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association, with $4,250,000 in 2025 after a $3,250,000 grant in 2024. That repeated support signals a strong preference for large, flexible awards to a small set of sailing organizations rather than broad, one-time philanthropy. Across the recent grants list, the foundation also backed the United States Sailing Foundation, National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum Inc, and US Sailing Center Inc, placing competitive sailing, sailing governance, and sailing heritage at the center of its giving. The portfolio is not limited to sailing, but those awards dominate the pattern. Healthcare support appears alongside the sailing grants, including a $1,000,000 general support grant to Nch Healthcare System in 2025 and additional grants to Nch Healthcare Fdn and Neighborhood Health Clinic in Naples. Historical and community institutions also appear, such as Great Lakes Historical Society, Naples Historical Society Inc, and Mystic Seaport. The foundation’s recent activity shows a donor that concentrates resources in a narrow set of institutions and often uses general support rather than restricted project funding.
Sailing is the clearest theme. The foundation gave $1,000,000 in 2023 and $750,000 in 2024 to the United States Sailing Foundation, both designated for general support. It also granted $340,000 in 2024 and $226,000 in 2025 to US Sailing Center Inc, again as general support. Support for sailing history and recognition is another thread. National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum Inc received $1,000,000 in 2025 and $550,000 in 2024. Outside that cluster, the foundation funded Great Lakes Historical Society at $300,000 in 2025, $200,000 in 2024, and $50,000 in 2023, showing repeated backing for maritime history. Health-related grants sit alongside those priorities. Nch Healthcare System received $1,000,000 in 2025, while Nch Healthcare Fdn received $330,000 in 2024 and $30,000 in 2023. Neighborhood Health Clinic also received $310,000 in 2024 and $202,000 in 2025.
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $150,000 at the 75th percentile, which points to a mix of smaller awards and a smaller number of much larger commitments. The recent record also shows repeat funding to the same organizations across multiple years, especially within sailing and nearby heritage or health institutions. The foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Most awards are described as general support, general, or general support, indicating flexible funding rather than tightly specified project grants.
$8.6M
$163.5M
$11.6M
$9.3M
Most grants fall between $10K and $150K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$150K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in FL.
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Notable grantees: Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association, United States Sailing Foundation, National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc., NCH Healthcare System
Grant recipients are all in the United States, and the top state by grant count is Maryland. Recent awards reach organizations in Minneapolis, Bristol, Annapolis, Miami, Naples, Vermilion, Berkeley, San Diego, New York, Mystic, and Vero Beach. The strongest concentration appears in Florida, with multiple grants to Naples-based institutions and several awards in Miami and Vero Beach. The geographic spread includes both sailing hubs and maritime history locations.
The foundation’s recent grants center on sailing, especially competitive sailing teams, sailing governance, and sailing history. It also funds health institutions and a smaller set of historical and community organizations, with repeated awards to groups tied to maritime or local service work.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association in 2024 and 2025, the United States Sailing Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum Inc in 2024 and 2025.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $150,000 at the 75th percentile. That spread shows many smaller grants alongside a smaller number of larger awards.
Its grants go to U.S. organizations only, and Maryland is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Annapolis, Bristol, Miami, Naples, New York, Mystic, and San Diego.
The recent grants are overwhelmingly described as general support or general, including major awards to sailing institutions and health organizations. That suggests flexible operating support is a common funding style in the recent record.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAILING FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK | RYE, NY | $1,840,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM | NEWPORT, RI | $1,010,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NCH HEALTHCARE FDN | NAPLES, FL | $1,005,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINIC | NAPLES, FL | $1,000,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAN FRANCISO CHALLENGE DBA AMERICAONE | BERKELEY, CA | $1,000,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREAT LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY | TOLEDO, OH | $750,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| US SAILING CENTER INC | MIAMI, FL | $490,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NAPLES HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NAPLES, FL | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ORANGE BOWL COMMITTEE | MIAMI, FL | $180,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OAKLIFF SAILING CENTER | OYSTER BAY, NY | $168,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SNIP COLLIER | NAPLES, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INTERNATIONAL STAR CLASS YACHT RACING ASSOCIAION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COCUNUT GROVE SAILING CLUB INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER | MIAMI, FL | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW YORK YACHT CLUB FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PAWS 4 RESCUE | NORTH GRANBY, CT | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAIL TO PREVAIL | NEWPORT, RI | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GOLDEN PAWS ASSISTANCE DOGS INC | NAPLES, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF NAPLES | NAPLES, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE & SAILING FDN | STONINGTON, CT | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GUALDELUPE CENTER | IMMOKALEE, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN | NAPLES, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TEAM PARADISE SAILING | COCONUT GROVE, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM | BRISTOL, RI | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL MARITIME HISTORICAL SOCIETY | PEEKSKILL, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREATER MONESSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MONESSEN, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VMI FOUNDATION INC | LEXINGTON, VA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY FDN INC | FORT MYERS, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA FOUNDATION | DUBLIN, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MYSTIC SEAPORT | MYSTIC, CT | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE HOMEWOOD CEMETERY HISTORICAL FUND | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BELLA MENTE QUANTUM RACING ASSOCIATION | Minneapolis, MN | $4,250,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NCH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | NAPLES, FL | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM INC | ANNAPOLIS, MD | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREAT LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Vermilion, OH | $300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED STATES SAILING FOUNDATION | BRISTOL, RI | $250,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| US SAILING CENTER INC | MIAMI, FL | $226,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINIC | NAPLES, FL | $202,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION | VERO BEACH, FL | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INTERNATIONAL STAR CLASS YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SNIP COLLIER | Naples, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF NAPLES | NAPLES, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ORANGE BOWL COMMITTEE | Miami, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NCH HEALTHCARE FDN | NAPLES, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MYSTIC SEAPORT | MYSTIC, CT | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COCONUT GROVE SAILING CLUB | COCONUT GROVE, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN | NAPLES, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAILING FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK | RYE, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL MARITIME HISTORICAL SOCIETY | PEEKSKILL, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM | BRISTOL, RI | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM
$1,010,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NCH HEALTHCARE FDN
$1,005,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SAN FRANCISO CHALLENGE DBA AMERICAONE
$1,000,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GENERAL SUPPORT
US SAILING CENTER INC
$490,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OAKLIFF SAILING CENTER
$168,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SNIP COLLIER
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
INTERNATIONAL STAR CLASS YACHT RACING ASSOCIAION
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COCUNUT GROVE SAILING CLUB INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER
$75,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PAWS 4 RESCUE
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SAIL TO PREVAIL
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GUALDELUPE CENTER
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TEAM PARADISE SAILING
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GREATER MONESSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MYSTIC SEAPORT
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE HOMEWOOD CEMETERY HISTORICAL FUND
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BELLA MENTE QUANTUM RACING ASSOCIATION
$4,250,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NCH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
$1,000,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM INC
$1,000,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UNITED STATES SAILING FOUNDATION
$250,000GENERAL SUPPORT
US SAILING CENTER INC
$226,000GENERAL SUPPORT
INTERNATIONAL STAR CLASS YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SNIP COLLIER
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NCH HEALTHCARE FDN
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MYSTIC SEAPORT
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COCONUT GROVE SAILING CLUB
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SAILING FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT