Schuler Family Foundation
The Schuler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Kirkland, Washington. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $1,683,000 through 99 grants to charitable organizations, with recipients in Washington, Hawaii, California, Colorado, and Virginia.
Schuler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schuler Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 99 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,683,000
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 99
- +54.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,000
- -27.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $21,234,425
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Schuler Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5000 Carillon Pt Ste 459, Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: (808) 753-7555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schuler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seattle Nativity School ($202K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 239 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 39% to recipients in Hawaii. California received 4%, Colorado 3%, and Virginia 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Schuler Family Foundation gives
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1.5M (2023) to $2.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 99 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Nativity School Seattle, WA | N/A | $200,000 |
| Make a Wish Fdn of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | N/A | $150,000 |
| American Cancer Society Honolulu, HI | N/A | $125,000 |
| Helpline House Bainbridge Island, WA | N/A | $125,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation Neuroscience Institute Seattle, WA | N/A | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics Hawaii EWA Beach, HI | N/A | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics Hawaii EWA Beach, HI | N/A | $50,000 |
| Valor Christian High Scool Highlands Ranch, CO | N/A | $50,000 |
| Lawakua Chritable Fund Honolulu, HI | N/A | $50,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society Bellevue, WA | N/A | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,234,425 | $2,290,733 | $1,949,254 | $1,683,000 | 99 | $1,685,234 | $2,055,546 | $1,919,127 |
| 2023 | $20,723,363 | $647,036 | $1,748,367 | $1,491,500 | 64 | $1,493,530 | $531,482 | $1,621,736 |
| 2022 | $21,692,242 | $42,314 | $2,187,756 | $1,927,500 | 73 | $1,930,806 | $512,989 | $1,541,802 |
| 2021 | $23,816,856 | $1,429,638 | $2,423,653 | $2,166,015 | 2 | $2,167,778 | $1,195,214 | $1,705,457 |
| 2020 | $24,816,929 | $5,265,098 | $2,184,331 | $1,891,000 | 1 | — | $5,080,397 | $1,396,996 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schuler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, social services, housing solutions, sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, and animal welfare. For example, Seattle Nativity School describes itself as a STEM middle school seeking to break the cycle of poverty through education; HelpLine House describes itself as a social service agency for Bainbridge Island; and Dynamic Community Solutions describes its work as communal living solutions addressing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 99 grants totaling $1,683,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $200,000 to Seattle Nativity School, $150,000 to Make a Wish Foundation of Hawaii, $125,000 each to the American Cancer Society in Honolulu and HelpLine House, and $100,000 to Swedish Medical Center Foundation Neuroscience Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pamela S Jones as VP/Treasurer/Director and Christopher T Schuler, Mark J Schuler, and Jeffrey Whiteman as directors.
Schuler Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher T. Schuler
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Whiteman
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark J. Schuler
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela S. Jones
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James K. Schuler (2020–2023) — Chairman & Director
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 Schuler Family Foundation
How much does Schuler Family Foundation give each year?
Schuler Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 99 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 64 grants.
What is Schuler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schuler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $17,000, across 99 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schuler Family Foundation give grants?
Schuler Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (18 grants), Honolulu, HI (16 grants), Bellevue, WA (12 grants) and Issaquah, WA (4 grants).
Who are Schuler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Schuler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Seattle Nativity School ($202,000 across 2 grants), Helpline House ($175,000 across 2 grants) and Make a Wish Fdn of Hawaii ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schuler Family Foundation?
Schuler Family Foundation reported $21.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Schuler Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, social services, housing solutions, sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schuler Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Schuler Family Foundation's EIN?
Schuler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0316347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Schuler 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 October 2026.
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
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Grantable. (2026). Schuler Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schuler-family-foundation-morg_ab5df85686594266ac21ec8f8cae8e8c
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