Schlinger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schlinger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 90 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.4 million the year before.
35% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 99 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 90 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Schlinger 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 Schlinger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 69 | $2.3 million |
| Arizona | 4 | $440,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $75,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $27,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Prentice School | Scholarship Fund | $300,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| AIDS Services Foundation Orange County | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Choc Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Giant Community Fund | Willie mays scholars | $75,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center for Child Abuse Assessme | General & Unrestricted | $53,000 |
| Rock House Church | General & Unrestricted | $51,500 |
| The Living Desert | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| A Compas Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Esperanza Wrestling Boosters Club | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ocean Institute | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Oneoc | Patriotic service dog foundation | $50,000 |
| PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Stud | Program 2 - To purchase classroom supplies, curriculum enrichment, scholarship fund and fund for new technology, teacher professional development and general activities fund | $50,000 |
| Rock House Church | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Living Desert | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Living Desert | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| W M Keck Observatory | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Choc Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Turning Point USA, Action | $40,000 |
| Angels Foster Care of Santa Barbara | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Alzheimers Orange County | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Grace Place for Children and Families Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Santa Ana Unified | Carr Intermediate School | $25,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Working Wardrobes for A New Start | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| WWP Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Page Youth Center | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg S Schlinger
- Leanne M Schlinger
- Norman W Schlinger
- Stacy S Schlinger
Questions people ask
Does Schlinger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schlinger Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Schlinger Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Greg S Schlinger (VP), Leanne M Schlinger (VP), Norman W Schlinger (Dir, Pres) and Stacy S Schlinger (VP, Sec, Treas, CFO).
What does Schlinger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.