Schlarbaum Family Foundation
The Schlarbaum Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Belleair, Florida. Its 2024 filing states that its operations consist of grantmaking and that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Schlarbaum Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schlarbaum Family Foundation gave $143K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Florida. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $143,104
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,222
- +30.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $2,985,073
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Schlarbaum Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Seaside Lane 703, Belleair, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 953-3364
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schlarbaum Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church of the Ascension ($43K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (31%), Alabama (24%), California (15%), Indiana (14%), and Washington (14%), according to the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schlarbaum Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2020) to $143K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Ascension Clearwater, FL | To Support Charitable Purpose | $43,254 |
| Mises Institute Auburn, AL | To Support Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| Purdue Foundation West Lafayette, IN | To Support Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Independent Institute Washington, WA | To Support Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| 10000 Degreas San Rafael, CA | To Support Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Institute for Educational Advancement Pasadena, CA | To Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Chapman University Orange, CA | To Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | To Support Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| CS Lewis Society Oakland, CA | To Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church Williamsville, NY | To Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 14 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 15 and 14 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,985,073 | $54,009 | $148,433 | $143,104 | 14 | $143,433 | $54,009 | $127,751 |
| 2023 | $3,050,649 | $179,529 | $129,697 | $117,750 | 15 | $117,900 | $175,679 | $126,500 |
| 2022 | $3,075,052 | $276,409 | $123,898 | $118,750 | 14 | $118,865 | $274,709 | $135,684 |
| 2021 | $2,893,570 | $357,342 | $112,840 | $109,250 | 12 | $109,276 | $353,778 | $131,362 |
| 2020 | $2,682,420 | $18,802 | $97,929 | $93,650 | 12 | — | $16,640 | $130,221 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schlarbaum Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, educational institutions, and other charitable organizations. Chapman University describes its mission as providing a personalized education that leads to inquiring, ethical, and productive lives as global citizens. The Institute for Educational Advancement says it is dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of gifted and high-potential youth. Metropolitan Ministries, which received $100, describes its work as caring for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through services intended to alleviate suffering, promote dignity, and support self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $143,104. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $43,254, with a median of $3,250.
Among the largest reported grants were $43,254 to Church of the Ascension in Clearwater, Florida; $35,000 to the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; $20,000 each to the Purdue Foundation in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the Independent Institute in Washington, Washington; and $10,000 to 10000 Degrees in San Rafael, California. Each was listed as supporting charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Schlarbaum as president, Ruthanne Schlarbaum as secretary, and Mark R. Schlarbaum and Melinda Schlarbaum as directors.
Schlarbaum Family Foundation is led by Gary Schlarbaum, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Schlarbaum
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark R. Schlarbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melinda Schlarbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruthanne Schlarbaum
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Schlarbaum Family Foundation
How much does Schlarbaum Family Foundation give each year?
Schlarbaum Family Foundation gave $143K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 15 grants.
What is Schlarbaum Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schlarbaum Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $10,222, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schlarbaum Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Schlarbaum Family Foundation give grants?
Schlarbaum Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (24%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clearwater, FL (3 grants).
Who are Schlarbaum Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Schlarbaum Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Church of the Ascension ($43,254), Mises Institute ($35,000) and Purdue Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schlarbaum Family Foundation?
Schlarbaum Family Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schlarbaum Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, educational institutions, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schlarbaum Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schlarbaum Family Foundation's EIN?
Schlarbaum Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2996673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Schlarbaum Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Schlarbaum Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · 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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Grantable. (2026). Schlarbaum Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schlarbaum-family-foundation-morg_150a9000b5674ff595eb5b0e743c9497
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