Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation
Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Costa Mesa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $879K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation at a glance
In short: Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation gave $879K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $439K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $878,858
- +82.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $439,429
- +82.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $439,429
- Total assets
- $5,423,879
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Celebrity Foundation for Children ($775K). Together the top 2 received $879K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation gives
- Giving grew 252% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $879K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $879K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Foundation for Children Hemet, CA | Charity | $775,000 |
| Khalil Gibran Historical Society Costa Mesa, CA | charity | $103,858 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,423,879 | $1,330,081 | $898,143 | $878,858 | 2 | $878,858 | $1,276,174 | — |
| 2023 | $4,610,797 | $-37,676 | $518,560 | $483,000 | 2 | $483,000 | $23,868 | — |
| 2022 | $4,000,125 | $108,618 | $266,415 | $215,000 | 4 | $215,000 | $57,203 | — |
| 2021 | $5,379,511 | $694,947 | $303,415 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,000 | $611,512 | $237,954 |
| 2020 | $4,511,817 | $46,926 | $241,626 | $200,000 | 1 | — | $42,497 | $211,148 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation is led by Michael Farah, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Farah
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation
How much does Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation give each year?
Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation gave $879K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $483K across 2 grants.
How large is Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation?
Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation?
Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Costa Mesa, CA. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation operate?
Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation has awarded grants in California, Virginia.
What is Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation's EIN?
Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0381371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Eric & Martha Schweiger Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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