Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Niguel, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.3 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $3.0 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$9.3 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$149 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.1 million the year before.
0% 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 | $10.1 million | 43 | $178 million |
| 2024 | $9.3 million | 42 | $149 million |
How to apply
Warren & Katharine Schlinger 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 Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | $8.7 million |
| Utah | 1 | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $155,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $110,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $19,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schlinger Chrisman Foundation | General support | $3.0 million |
| Schlinger Family Foundation | General support | $3.0 million |
| Uc Regents-Boost at Berkeley Haas (Uc Regents - Young Enterpreneur) | General support | $700,000 |
| Tony Larussas Animal Rescue Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| Human Outreach Project | General support | $300,000 |
| Boys and Girls of North Lake Tahoe | General support | $250,000 |
| Northern Light School | General support | $250,000 |
| Bear League | General support | $200,000 |
| Children Giving Gifts Inc | General support | $155,000 |
| International Ocd Foundation | General support | $155,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | General support | $110,000 |
| Community Concern for Cats | General support | $100,000 |
| Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Lindsay Wildlife Experience | General support | $75,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Chemical Engineering | General support | $45,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Chemistry & Chemical Engineer | General support | $45,000 |
| Soroptomist International of the Americas | General support | $40,000 |
| Tourettes Association of America | General support | $35,000 |
| University of California at San Francisco | General support | $35,000 |
| House Ear Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Coleman Chamber Music Association | General support | $20,000 |
| Contra Costa Interfaith Housing | General support | $20,000 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | General support | $15,000 |
| Alive & Free - Omega Boys Club | General support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $10,000 |
| Huntington Memorial Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| National Right to Work Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Symphony | General support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | General support | $7,500 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | General support | $7,500 |
| Oneonta Congregational Church | General support | $7,500 |
| Villa Esperanza Services | General support | $7,500 |
| Claremont Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institutes | General support | $5,000 |
| J-Sei-Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Leadership Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Pilgrim Place | General support | $5,000 |
| Scripps College | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Young Americas Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah L Chrisman
- Norman W Schlinger
Questions people ask
Does Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation give?
$9.3 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah L Chrisman (Cfo and Secretary) and Norman W Schlinger (Vice President).
What does Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, youth programs and education.