Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics
Accepts applications
Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $253,900 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $76,500 and the largest $92,638. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$253,900
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$76,500
- Largest grant$92,638
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $518,481 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $760,000 | 4 | $19.1 million |
| 2023 | $518,481 | 6 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $253,900 | 4 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Seth Putterman PHD UCLA Physics Depart - Knudsen Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 266-2912 |
| What to submit | A declaration of intent must be submitted by registering on the company website. Applicant must submit a concise statement of intended use of the grant. |
| Deadlines | See www.schwinger-foundation.org for grant procedures. |
| Restrictions | Grants are restricted to charitable organizations which support and/or perform research and experimentation in the field of physics. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $72,290 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $92,638 |
| Maryland | 1 | $91,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CalTech University | Physics Research | $92,638 |
| University of Maryland | Physics Research | $91,500 |
| Delft University of Technology | Physics Research | $61,501 |
| Utrecht University | Physics Research | $10,789 |
Officers and trustees
- Seth Putterman PHD
- Lester L Deraad Jr PHD
- Y Jack Ng PHD
- Berthold-Georg Englert PHD
- Edward T Yu
- Gil Refael
Questions people ask
Does Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See www.schwinger-foundation.org for grant procedures.
How much does Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics give?
$253,900 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $76,500.
Who runs Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics?
Its 2024 filing lists Seth Putterman PHD (President & CEO), Lester L Deraad Jr PHD (Director), Y Jack Ng PHD (Director) and Berthold-Georg Englert PHD (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.