Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation
The Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It supports organizations focused on conservation, education, and human dignity, with a stated interest in using film and oral history to amplify underserved populations and build empathy.
Key facts about Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation
In short: Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation gave $242K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-3449044
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $242,126
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- Average grant
- $8,071
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2025)
- Total assets
- $3,630,277
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$242K
+6.0% YoY
Grant Count
30
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+16.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $202K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its interests as conservation, education, and human dignity. It also says it has a particular interest in film and oral history as ways to bolster underserved populations and educate others.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions illustrate a range of supported work. Connecticut College says it educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens of a global society. International Conservation Fund Corp describes its work as preserving and conserving natural ecosystems and biodiversity worldwide. Union Station Homeless Services says it works to end homelessness through housing solutions, supportive services, and community connection. The National Immigration Law Center describes its work as defending and advancing the rights and opportunities of vulnerable immigrants and their loved ones.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $242,126. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to Connecticut College for a scholarship fund and $45,000 to Battery Foundation for general support. Other notable grants were $16,626 to Angel Flight West, and $10,000 each to Planned Parenthood, Tectonic Theater Project, Union Station Homeless Services, World Central Kitchen, and International Conservation Fund Corp.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California organizations received 51% of grant dollars, followed by Connecticut (21%), New York (12%), Washington, DC (9%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2020) to $242K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $242K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Connecticut College ($50K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 195 (98%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut College New London, CT | Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Battery Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Support | $45,000 |
| Angel Flight West Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $16,626 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tectonic Theater Project New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Union Station HOMELESS SERVICES Pasadena, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| International Conservation Fund Corp Boston, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| ACLU New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,630,277 | $246,153 | $302,428 | $242,126 | 30 |
| 2024 | $3,686,552 | $383,972 | $262,620 | $228,394 | 33 |
| 2023 | $3,565,200 | $151,489 | $215,842 | $188,000 | 46 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,630,277 | $3,686,552 | $3,565,200 |
| Revenue | $246,153 | $383,972 | $151,489 |
| Expenses | $302,428 | $262,620 | $215,842 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $250,577 | $234,272 | $189,007 |
| Net Investment Income | $203,836 | $360,563 | $127,474 |
| Distributable Amount | $201,762 | $190,422 | $180,075 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarah Schoellkopf as chief executive officer, Margaret Siegel Spruce as secretary, and Richard William Neil as chief financial officer.
Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation is led by Sarah Schoellkopf, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Schoellkopf
Chief Executive Officer
President → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Siegel Spruce
Seceretary
Secretary → Seceretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Richard William Neil
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Neil (2023–2024) — Chief Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 11100 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (323) 340-1400
Website: https://jfredschoellkopf.com
Frequently asked questions about Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation
How much does Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation give each year?
Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation gave $242K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $228K across 33 grants.
What is Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,071, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation give grants?
Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (21%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Connecticut College ($50,000), Battery Foundation ($45,000) and Angel Flight West ($16,626), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation?
Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its interests as conservation, education, and human dignity. It also says it has a particular interest in film and oral history as ways to bolster underserved populations and educate others. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation's EIN?
Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3449044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Eileen & Fred Schoellkopf Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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