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William Schampeau Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Tarzana, California · EIN 465372968

William Schampeau Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Tarzana, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $141,500 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$139,10011$2.9 million
2024$141,50013$2.9 million
2025$151,00015$3.0 million

How to apply

William Schampeau 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William Schampeau Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California12$125,000
Illinois2$18,500
Hawaii1$7,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cell Dogs Inc
Santa Ana, CA
To fund the charitable purposes of the organization$25,000
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
To aid in the advancement of cancer and diabetes research and treatment$22,500
Louisville High School
Woodland Hills, CA
For general aid.$15,000
Individual
CA
For general aid$15,000
Igby Ministries
Decatur, IL
For general aid.$12,500
Lady of Grace Church
Encino, CA
For general aid$11,000
St Monica Catholic High School
Santa Monica, CA
To fund the charitable purposes of the organization$10,000
Los Angeles Fire Department Foudati
Los Angeles, CA
For general aid$8,000
Hugs
Honolulu, HI
For general aid$7,500
Mount Carmel High School
Chicago, IL
For scholarships$6,000
Dtla Police Boosters
Los Angeles, CA
For general aid$5,000
Wespark Cancer Support Center
Sherman Oaks, CA
General financial aid$5,000
Carpenter Community Charter
Studio City, CA
For general aid$3,500
Voice of Oc
Santa Ana, CA
For general aid$2,500
Prager University Foundation
Sherman Oaks, CA
Educational scholarships, teacher grants and charitable assistance.$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William Schampeau Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does William Schampeau Charitable Trust give?

$151,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.

Who runs William Schampeau Charitable Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Mark Eskander Esq (Trustee).

What does William Schampeau Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.

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