Schlum Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Schlum Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $332,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $56,000. 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$332,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$56,000
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was down from $367,500 the year before.
69% 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 | $407,500 | 22 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $367,500 | 20 | $12.5 million |
| 2025 | $332,000 | 13 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Schlum Charitable Trust 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 Schlum Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $307,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Music Center | General | $56,000 |
| California Science Center Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Natural History Museum | General | $35,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $25,000 |
| Canine Companions | General | $25,000 |
| Griffith Park Observatory | General | $25,000 |
| La Guild for Reproductive Health | General | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General | $25,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | General | $25,000 |
| Tree People | General | $25,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Ohel Sara Kitchen | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Beverly Hills Library | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gina Seidel
Questions people ask
Does Schlum Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schlum Charitable Trust give?
$332,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Schlum Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Gina Seidel (Trustee).
What does Schlum Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and animals.