Schweinfurth Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schweinfurth Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $76,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$139,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$76,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,300 the year before.
55% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,000 | 15 | $168,272 |
| 2024 | $51,300 | 14 | $137,443 |
| 2025 | $139,000 | 18 | $0 |
How to apply
Schweinfurth 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 Schweinfurth Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 10 | $105,250 |
| New York | 3 | $12,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,750 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Financial assistance and food delivery to single parents undergoing cancer treatments | $76,000 |
| Individual | $6,000 | |
| Individual | International medical aid | $5,750 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Homeless aid | $5,000 |
| Stephen Stiller Tunnel to Towers FD | Supports catastrophically injured veterans and provides mortgage free homes to fallen first responder and gold star families. | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | Isarel's emergency medical system & blood services provider | $5,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Provides medical and humanitarian relief, collectively and individually to children throughout the levant regardless of their nationality or religion | $5,000 |
| Southwest Bible Church | Christian church | $5,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | To bring faith, hope and love to mvp of the world by fighting for them in areas of anti-human traficking and child exploitation; orphan care and prevention; profound medical needs; and special needs ministry. | $5,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | To protect the world's wild salmon strongholds. | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Committed to identifying, educatiing, training, and organizing students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government. | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Individual | International medical aid | $2,000 |
| Individual | International religious ministry | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | International aid organization | $1,000 |
| Blanchet House | Provides meals, housing, supplies and other services to those in portland community impacted by homelessness, food insecurity and addiction. | $1,000 |
| Individual | Provide services to homeless women and children including food, water, clothing, hygiene products, communication services, onsite showers, medical advice and services, financial support, emotional support. | $1,000 |
| Trail's End Art Association | Provide educatinal opportunities in the fine arts, to foster creation of original fine art in all media, and to enhance the enjoymnet of arts i the community. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret A Schweinfurth
- William C Schweinfurth
- John J Schweinfurth
- William J Schweinfurth
Questions people ask
Does Schweinfurth Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schweinfurth Family Foundation give?
$139,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Schweinfurth Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret A Schweinfurth (President/Treas), William C Schweinfurth (Secretary), John J Schweinfurth (Director) and William J Schweinfurth (Director).
What does Schweinfurth Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and faith communities.