Joseph M Schenck Foundationinc
Accepts applications
Joseph M Schenck Foundationinc is a private foundation in Glendale, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$744,664
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,000 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $21,000 | 6 | $622,213 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 9 | $677,573 |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 17 | $744,664 |
How to apply
| Contact | Dita Keith C/O DC 500 N Central Ave Suite 325, Glendale, CA 91203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (818) 543-3682 |
| What to submit | Letter format copy of 501(c)(3) ruling details as purpose and use of grant & who will benefit |
What Joseph M Schenck Foundationinc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 13 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Oregon Community College Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting Group | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Dance and Dialogue | Charitable | $3,500 |
| J Bar J Youth Services | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Casa of Central Oregon | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Neighbor Impact | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Assistance League of Bend | Charitable | $2,500 |
| In A Landscape | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Office Group | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Smart Reading | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of Children | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Giving Plate | Charitable | $1,500 |
| High Desert Food & Farm Alliance | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Bend Film | Charitable | $1,500 |
| New Village Girl's Academy | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dita Keith
- Nicola Bautzer
- Nicola Baer
Questions people ask
Does Joseph M Schenck Foundationinc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Joseph M Schenck Foundationinc give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Joseph M Schenck Foundationinc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dita Keith (President), Nicola Bautzer (Vice President) and Nicola Baer (Secretary).
What does Joseph M Schenck Foundationinc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.