Schoellerman Foundation
Schoellerman Foundation is a public charity based in Newport Beach, California. Its stated mission is to support charitable organizations working in educational and cultural programs, family issues, medical research and healthcare, and Catholic organizations.
Schoellerman Foundation at a glance
In short: Schoellerman Foundation gave $248K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state District of Columbia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $248,000
- +58.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,667
- +58.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $1,603,380
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Schoellerman Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 2845 Cassia Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 760-4040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schoellerman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers ($33K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 49 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Washington, DC (31%), New York (25%), California (24%), Maryland (10%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Schoellerman Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2021) to $337K (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers Maryknoll, NY | General Support | $33,000 |
| Human Options Irvine, CA | General Support | $30,500 |
| Jesuit Refugee Serviceusa Washington, DC | General Support | $30,000 |
| Maryknoll Sisters Maryknoll, NY | General Support | $28,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $25,500 |
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $23,000 |
| Orange County Community Fdn Newport Beach, CA | General Support | $16,000 |
| Sylvester Comp Cancer Center Miami, FL | General Support | $13,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse Deerfield Ba Bannockburn, IL | General Support | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,603,380 | $73,765 | $307,865 | $248,000 | 12 | $73,765 |
| 2024 | $1,667,378 | $21,717 | $224,815 | $157,000 | 12 | $21,717 |
| 2023 | $1,697,091 | $32,475 | $250,221 | $198,500 | 12 | $30,675 |
| 2022 | $1,719,300 | $145,447 | $295,395 | $258,000 | 10 | $145,447 |
| 2021 | $2,263,866 | $124,364 | $96,227 | $51,250 | 3 | $124,364 |
| 2020 | $2,128,728 | $54,173 | $412,711 | $337,150 | 14 | $54,173 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it provides grants to charitable organizations supporting educational and cultural programs, family issues, medical research and healthcare, and Catholic organizations.
Its 2025 grantees included Human Options, whose mission is to address relationship violence, support people affected by abuse, and provide a safe place and healing support for survivors. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Hoag Hospital Foundation says its primary exempt purpose is raising funds for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $248,000. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $33,000, with a median of $24,000. Major recipients included Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers ($33,000), Human Options ($30,500), Jesuit Refugee ServiceUSA ($30,000), Maryknoll Sisters ($28,000), Doctors Without Borders USA ($25,500), USA for UNHCR ($25,000), and World Central Kitchen ($23,000). All listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jack Schoellerman as president, Vivian Clekak as secretary, and Shelley Hoss as CFO.
Schoellerman Foundation is led by Jack Schoellerman, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack Schoellerman
President
Director, President & Chairman → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelley Hoss
CFO
Director & CFO → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vivian Clecak
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Schoellerman Foundation
How much does Schoellerman Foundation give each year?
Schoellerman Foundation gave $248K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $157K across 12 grants.
What is Schoellerman Foundation's typical grant size?
Schoellerman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $24,000, and its average grant was $20,667, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Schoellerman Foundation give grants?
Schoellerman Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (25%) and California (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Newport Beach, CA (3 grants) and Maryknoll, NY (2 grants).
Does Schoellerman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Schoellerman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Schoellerman Foundation's largest grantees?
Schoellerman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers ($33,000), Human Options ($30,500) and Jesuit Refugee Serviceusa ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schoellerman Foundation?
Schoellerman Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $74K.
What does Schoellerman Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it provides grants to charitable organizations supporting educational and cultural programs, family issues, medical research and healthcare, and Catholic organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schoellerman Foundation?
Schoellerman Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Schoellerman Foundation's EIN?
Schoellerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0844075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Schoellerman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schoellerman-foundation-morg_b11cefb9d859441d9a18811815c2f3f7
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