Oarsmen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oarsmen Foundation is a private foundation in Torrance, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$54.8 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $2.4 million | 82 | $48.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 77 | $54.8 million |
How to apply
Oarsmen 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 Oarsmen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 56 | $1.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $255,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $145,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $130,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $125,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Funds for charity | $250,000 |
| Rolling Hills Convenant Church | Funds for charity | $120,000 |
| Calvary Chapel | Funds for charity | $100,000 |
| Live Action | Funds for charity | $100,000 |
| Mustard Seed Faith Foundation | Funds for charity | $100,000 |
| Reignite Hope | Funds for charity | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Funds for charity | $100,000 |
| The River Church of the South Bay | Funds for charity | $100,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Health Care Found | Funds for charity | $100,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Funds for charity | $100,000 |
| Providence Litte Company of Mary | Funds for charity | $80,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Funds for charity | $75,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Funds for charity | $75,000 |
| Hume Lake Christians Camp | Funds for charity | $75,000 |
| Obria Medical Clinics | Funds for charity | $70,000 |
| Young Life | Funds for charity | $60,000 |
| Compassion International | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| Informing America Foundation | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| Paacs | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| Palos Verdes Performing Arts | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| World Vision | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| Beacon Light Mission | Funds for charity | $40,000 |
| Chrysalis | Funds for charity | $40,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Funds for charity | $40,000 |
| Peninsula Committee Children Hospit | Funds for charity | $40,000 |
| Torrance-South Bay YMCA | Funds for charity | $40,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Funds for charity | $30,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Funds for charity | $30,000 |
| Operation Gratitude | Funds for charity | $30,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Funds for charity | $30,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | Funds for charity | $25,000 |
| Torrance Police Foundation | Funds for charity | $25,000 |
| A Step Beyond | Funds for charity | $20,000 |
| A-3 | Funds for charity | $20,000 |
| Biola University | Funds for charity | $20,000 |
| Bridge 2 Rwanda | Funds for charity | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George L Schuler
- Rosalie T Schuler
- Scott D Schuler
- Kimberly S Whitcombe
- John D Whitcombe
- Brenda Husman
Questions people ask
Does Oarsmen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oarsmen Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Oarsmen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George L Schuler (Treasurer), Rosalie T Schuler (1st Vice President), Scott D Schuler (2nd Vice President) and Kimberly S Whitcombe (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Oarsmen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.