Schuler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schuler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kirkland, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 99 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$38.7 million
- New grantees84%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
84% of its 2024 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 | $1.5 million | 64 | $36.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 99 | $38.7 million |
How to apply
Schuler 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 Schuler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 48 | $885,000 |
| Hawaii | 25 | $648,000 |
| California | 8 | $65,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $52,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Nativity School | N/a | $200,000 |
| Make A Wish Fdn of Hawaii | N/a | $150,000 |
| American Cancer Society | N/a | $125,000 |
| Helpline House | N/a | $125,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation Neuroscience Institute | N/a | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics Hawaii | N/a | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics Hawaii | N/a | $50,000 |
| Valor Christian High Scool | N/a | $50,000 |
| Lawakua Chritable Fund | N/a | $50,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society | N/a | $50,000 |
| Helpline House | N/a | $50,000 |
| Dynamic Community Solutions | N/a | $50,000 |
| Ms I'mpossible | N/a | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue | N/a | $25,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | N/a | $25,000 |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | N/a | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Kailua | N/a | $25,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | N/a | $25,000 |
| Institue for Human Services Inc | N/a | $25,000 |
| Uncf | N/a | $25,000 |
| Vision House | N/a | $25,000 |
| Mary's Place | N/a | $25,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | N/a | $25,000 |
| One More Wave | N/a | $25,000 |
| Hopelink | N/a | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | N/a | $25,000 |
| Tree House | N/a | $25,000 |
| Hugs Hawaii | N/a | $25,000 |
| Life Christian Academy | N/a | $20,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Hawaii | N/a | $15,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation -Hawaii | N/a | $15,000 |
| Youth Eastside Services | N/a | $15,000 |
| Permission to Start Dreaming | N/a | $10,000 |
| Canin Companions - Puget Sound | N/a | $10,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hawai'i | N/a | $10,000 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven | N/a | $10,000 |
| Dwankhozi Hope | N/a | $10,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | N/a | $9,000 |
| Sunny Skys Animal Rescue | N/a | $7,500 |
| The Wishing Well Foundation | N/a | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela S Jones
- Christopher T Schuler
- Mark J Schuler
- Jeffrey Whiteman
Questions people ask
Does Schuler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schuler Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Schuler Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Pamela S Jones (Vp/Treasurer/Director), Christopher T Schuler (Director), Mark J Schuler (Director) and Jeffrey Whiteman (Director).
What does Schuler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and animals.