Schoenith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schoenith Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $50,000 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $54,000 | 14 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 13 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Schoenith 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 Schoenith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $29,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Just in Time for Foster Youths | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Fraxa Research Foundation | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Art of Elan | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| California Native Plant Society | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Youth Development Initiatives | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Words Alive | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| E2D Inc | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Hoskins Park Ministries | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Fragile X Society Assn of Southern Ca | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| San Diego Audubon Society | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Lives in the Balance Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| San Diego Society of Natural History | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Mount Tamalpais College | Unrestricted general | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Linsey Silverstein
- Charles Knox Jr
- James L McMillan
- Holly L McMillan
Questions people ask
Does Schoenith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schoenith Foundation give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Schoenith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Linsey Silverstein (Director), Charles Knox Jr (Director) and James L McMillan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Schoenith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.