Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,126 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$242,126
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $228,394 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $188,000 | 46 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $228,394 | 33 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $242,126 | 30 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family 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.
What Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $124,126 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 5 | $29,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $22,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut College | Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Battery Foundation | General support | $45,000 |
| Angel Flight West | General support | $16,626 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $10,000 |
| Tectonic Theater Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Union Station HOMELESS SERVICES | General support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $10,000 |
| International Conservation Fund Corp | General support | $10,000 |
| ACLU | General support | $5,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | General support | $5,000 |
| Casa Cornelia Law Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief International | General support | $5,000 |
| Fullbright Association Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Glide Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Mosaic Project | General support | $5,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Reugee & Immigrant Transitions | General support | $5,000 |
| Third Avenue Charitable Organization Inc (TACO) | General support | $5,000 |
| Oakland Genesis Soccer Club | General support | $5,000 |
| Cabrini Immigrant Svcs of NYC | General support | $3,000 |
| Lantern Projects Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Five Buckets Four Shovels Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Moving Arts Espanola | General support | $2,500 |
| Native American Heritage Asso | General support | $2,500 |
| SF-Marin Food Bank | General support | $2,500 |
| Ukrainian Refugee FOUNDATION | General support | $2,500 |
| GlobalGiving Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission | General support | $2,000 |
| Fiesta Youth | General support | $1,500 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Schoellkopf
- Margaret Siegel Spruce
- Richard William Neil
Questions people ask
Does Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation give?
$242,126 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Schoellkopf (Chief Executive Officer), Margaret Siegel Spruce (Seceretary) and Richard William Neil (Chief Financial Officer).
What does Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and arts and culture.