Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $31.0 million in 96 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $3.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$31.0 million
- Number of grants96
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$542 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $40.9 million the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40.9 million | 90 | $532 million |
| 2024 | $31.0 million | 96 | $542 million |
How to apply
Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 64 | $23.3 million |
| New York | 9 | $4.1 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Illinois | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Oregon | 4 | $802,539 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $750,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $600,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $450,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $400,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $400,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cambiar Education | Education | $3.0 million |
| Tipping Point Community | Housing & Homelessness | $2.6 million |
| Charter School Growth Fund | Education | $1.5 million |
| 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic | Housing & Homelessness | $1.3 million |
| Teach for America | Executive Director Discretionary Grant | $1.0 million |
| PlayLab Education | Education | $1.0 million |
| City Fund | Education | $800,000 |
| Innovate Public Schools | Education | $800,000 |
| Oakland REACH | Education | $800,000 |
| KIPP Foundation | Education | $750,000 |
| New Schools Venture Fund | Education | $750,000 |
| Silicon Schools Fund | Board Chair | $750,000 |
| Tides Center | Executive Director Discretionary Grant | $605,000 |
| Greenhouse E3 | Education | $600,000 |
| Bay Education Fund | Education | $500,000 |
| Braven Inc | Education | $500,000 |
| Da Vinci Schools | Education | $500,000 |
| New Leaders | Education | $500,000 |
| Nurses Middle College | Education | $500,000 |
| Rivet School | Education | $500,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Housing & Homelessness | $500,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | Education | $500,000 |
| TNTP | Education | $500,000 |
| Transcend Inc | Education | $500,000 |
| Alder Graduate School Of Education | Education | $400,000 |
| Center For Employment Opportunities | Housing & Homelessness | $400,000 |
| Diversity in Leadership Institute | Education | $400,000 |
| Eviction Defense Collaborative Inc | Housing & Homelessness | $400,000 |
| KIPP NorCal | Education | $400,000 |
| National Charter Collaborative | Education | $400,000 |
| Rocketship Education Inc | Education | $400,000 |
| Leading Educators | Executive Director Discretionary Grant | $370,000 |
| First Place For Youth | Housing & Homelessness | $350,000 |
| Impact Justice | Housing & Homelessness | $350,000 |
| The Center for Black Educator Development | Education | $350,000 |
| The Modern Classrooms Project | Education | $350,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services of San Franc | Housing & Homelessness | $300,000 |
| Families in Action for Quality Education | Education | $300,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | Housing & Homelessness | $300,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | Housing & Homelessness | $300,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles R Schwab
- Katie Schwab Paige
- Matt Wilsey
- Catherine Molnar
- April Chou
- Tomiquia Moss
- Haley Schwab
- Christopher Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation give?
$31.0 million in tax year 2024, across 96 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles R Schwab (CFO & Treasurer), Katie Schwab Paige (Board Chair,president,trustee), Matt Wilsey (Secretary & Trustee) and Catherine Molnar (Assistant Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and youth programs.