Schuman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schuman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.8 million in 106 grants; the typical grant was $10,191 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$16.8 million
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$10,191
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$41.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 87 | $43.8 million |
| 2024 | $16.8 million | 106 | $41.8 million |
How to apply
Schuman 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 Schuman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 63 | $3.7 million |
| Washington | 1 | $500,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $259,705 |
| Texas | 4 | $56,408 |
| Maryland | 3 | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $52,854 |
| New York | 5 | $50,506 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $35,000 |
| Utah | 3 | $30,491 |
| Arizona | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | Innovation in geriatric medicine fund | $1.1 million |
| La Clippers Foundationfireaid | Fireaid | $500,000 |
| Tree People | Conference center endowment | $377,388 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Grove | $252,723 |
| University of Southern California | Sca endowment | $252,239 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Israel in crisis fund | $200,707 |
| University of Southern California Shoah | Shoah foundation | $148,584 |
| The Curve | General fund | $102,688 |
| Leo Baeck Temple | General fund | $101,959 |
| Viewpoint Educational Foundation | Wellness program pledge | $100,942 |
| The Carbon Underground | General fund | $100,300 |
| Wags & Walks | General fund - pledge | $100,289 |
| Wags & Walks | General fund | $100,268 |
| Lafd Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Adopt Fire Station 71 | General fund | $100,000 |
| University of Southern California Hillel | Hillel | $50,546 |
| The Curve | General fund | $50,546 |
| Community Karate Foundation | General fund | $50,448 |
| Campanile Foundation | Sdsu lacrosse | $48,855 |
| Paws 4 You Rescue | General fund | $35,427 |
| Aurora Humanitarian | General fund | $26,427 |
| Aurora Humanitarian | General fund | $26,427 |
| Susan G Komen | General fund | $26,408 |
| Concern Foundation for Cancer Research | General fund | $25,827 |
| Heal the Bay | General fund | $25,750 |
| Ecoflix Foundation Inc | General fund | $25,687 |
| UCLA Foundation | Friends of the semel institute for neuroscience & human behavior | $25,273 |
| UCLA Foundation | Neurology stroke rescue program fund | $25,273 |
| The Gentle Barn Foundation | General fund | $25,002 |
| Heal the Bay | General fund | $25,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Semel institute of neuroscience & human behavior | $25,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | General fund | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Center for A Humane Economy | General fund | $25,000 |
| Center for A Humane Economy | General fund | $25,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Redland Rock Pit Abandoned Dogs Project Inc | General fund | $24,497 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | General fund | $20,674 |
| Vista del Mar | Annual fund | $20,188 |
| Leo Baeck Temple | Memorial fund | $18,540 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura S Schuman
- Michele Mulrooney
- Jennifer S Berger
Questions people ask
Does Schuman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schuman Family Foundation give?
$16.8 million in tax year 2024, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $10,191.
Who runs Schuman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura S Schuman (Director & President), Michele Mulrooney (Director & Secretary/Cfo) and Jennifer S Berger (Director & Vice President).
What does Schuman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.