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The Pacific Endowment

Preselected recipients only La Jolla, California · EIN 330142633

The Pacific Endowment is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $90,000 the year before.

25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$20,0002$400,100
2023$90,0005$316,259
2024$40,0004$289,389

How to apply

The Pacific Endowment 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Pacific Endowment funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia2$20,000
Colorado1$10,000
New York1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
New America School
Aurora, CO
Provide social, cultural and educational support a$10,000
Orchard Center Inc
Brooklyn, NY
Disaster relief and humanitarian aid$10,000
Mackintosh's General Fund
Washington, DC
Support think tank dedicated to improving lives$10,000
Friends of the Jerusalem Youth Chorus
Washington, DC
Empowering youth from East and West Jerusalem$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Pacific Endowment accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Pacific Endowment give?

$40,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Pacific Endowment?

Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Schutz (President) and Susan Schutz (Secretary/Treasurer).

What does The Pacific Endowment fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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