Schiller Foundation
Schiller Foundation is a private foundation based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a large grant to Lake Tahoe Community College EconomicBusiness Scholarships and smaller grants to organizations working in education, health, social services, and other areas.
Schiller Foundation at a glance
In short: Schiller Foundation gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in California. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,147,332
- +739.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $67,490
- +838.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $346,188
- -22.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Schiller Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1831, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
Phone: (775) 588-3589
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schiller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lake Tahoe Community College EconomicBusiness Scholarships ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 73 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares were Nevada, Michigan, and Kansas at 1% each, with a small grant to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Schiller Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $81K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 5637% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe Community College EconomicBusiness Scholarships South Lake Tahoe, CA | Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity | $1,050,000 |
| Phoenix Food Pantry South Lake Tahoe, CA | Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity | $12,000 |
| Hope Medical Clinic Ypsilanti, MI | Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance Sonoma, CA | Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity | $10,000 |
| Austin Kirby Foundation Minden, NV | Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity | $8,000 |
| Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) Richmond, CA | Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity | $8,000 |
| Manhattan Beach Education Foundation Manhattan Beach, CA | Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity | $7,000 |
| Destiny Art Oakland, CA | Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity | $6,000 |
| Friends in Service Here (FISH) Overland Park, KS | Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity | $6,000 |
| Christmas Cheer South Lake Tahoe, CA | Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $346,188 | $1,238,118 | $1,166,328 | $1,147,332 | 17 | $1,156,895 | $59,960 | $22,934 |
| 2024 | $444,660 | $209,105 | $164,756 | $136,631 | 19 | $152,435 | — | $20,398 |
| 2023 | $383,910 | $118,342 | $71,069 | $49,500 | 15 | $57,080 | — | $14,384 |
| 2022 | $325,527 | — | $24,021 | $20,000 | 11 | $24,021 | — | $8,373 |
| 2021 | $455,335 | $500,000 | $36,846 | $22,500 | 11 | $36,846 | — | $21,670 |
| 2020 | $500,009 | $500,009 | — | — | — | — | $9 | $505 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schiller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. Its 2025 grants included support for educational organizations, a food pantry, a medical clinic, mentoring, and social-service organizations.
Among its 2025 grantees, Hope Medical Clinic describes its work as providing health care and other practical services to people in need. Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance says it works to foster healthy relationships and opportunities for youth. Manhattan Beach Education Foundation says it raises funds to supplement public-school programs, and Family Tree says it works to prevent and address child abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,147,332. Grant amounts ranged from $2,332 to $1,050,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest grant was $1,050,000 to Lake Tahoe Community College EconomicBusiness Scholarships in South Lake Tahoe, California, for general support. Other grants included $12,000 to Phoenix Food Pantry; $10,000 each to Hope Medical Clinic and Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance; and $8,000 each to Austin Kirby Foundation and Greater Richmond Interfaith Program. The filing describes these grants as unrestricted support for the charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bradley R Schiller as President, Justin Schiller as Vice President, and Megan Scott as Secretary. Directors listed are James Pandl, Tom Davis, Ashley Rossman, Nancie Norton, and Kirsten Mickelwait.
Schiller Foundation is led by Bradley R Schiller, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bradley R Schiller
President
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $1K (2025)
James Pandl
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
$500 (2023) → $500 (2025)
Tom Davis
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
$500 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Ashley Rossman
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
$837 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Nancie Norton
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
$500 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Kirsten Mickelwait
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
$500 (2024) → $1K (2025)
Justin Schiller
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $1K (2025)
Megan Scott
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $0 (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Bradley R Schiller (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Schiller Foundation
How much does Schiller Foundation give each year?
Schiller Foundation gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 19 grants.
What is Schiller Foundation's typical grant size?
Schiller Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $67,490, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schiller Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Schiller Foundation give grants?
Schiller Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were South Lake Tahoe, CA (7 grants).
Does Schiller Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Schiller Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schiller Foundation's largest grantees?
Schiller Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lake Tahoe Community College EconomicBusiness Scholarships ($1,050,000), Phoenix Food Pantry ($12,000) and Hope Medical Clinic ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schiller Foundation?
Schiller Foundation reported $346K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schiller Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. Its 2025 grants included support for educational organizations, a food pantry, a medical clinic, mentoring, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schiller Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schiller Foundation's EIN?
Schiller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4352041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Schiller Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Schiller Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schiller-foundation-morg_1bdc697a918240d190602d1bee7b58b3
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