Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation
Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $4.
Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation gave $67K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $11K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $66,700
- +2.7% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $11,117
- +71.2% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $5,368
- Primary geography
- Oregon (92% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Central Oregon Community College Foundation ($45K).
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($22,031), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2019) to $67K (2020). In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Oregon Community College Foundation Bend, OR | General Operations Fund | $44,669 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $22,031 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $4 | $70,794 | $66,700 | 6 | $4 | $2,045 |
| 2019 | $70,794 | $10 | $67,092 | $64,925 | 10 | $10 | $4,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation is led by Diana J. Tomseth, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Diana J. Tomseth
President & Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurel Francis
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley L. Jacobs
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation
How much does Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation give each year?
Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation gave $67K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $65K across 10 grants.
What is Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,368, and its average grant was $11,117, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation give grants?
Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (5 grants).
How much is Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation's EIN?
Dorothy Schwab Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3455435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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