Schuler Family Foundation
The Schuler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Kirkland, Washington. In 2024, it made 99 grants totaling $1,683,000 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Washington and Hawaii.
Key facts about Schuler Family Foundation
In short: Schuler Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 99 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 99-0316347
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,683,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 99
- Average grant
- $17,000
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $21,234,425
- Primary geography
- Washington (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.2M
+2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+12.8% YoY
Grant Count
99
+54.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-27.1% YoY
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.
How Schuler Family Foundation gives
- 14% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, cancer research and patient support, community social services, sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, housing solutions addressing homelessness, and support for young adults living with multiple sclerosis.
For example, Seattle Nativity School describes itself as a Jesuit-endorsed 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. These are the recipient organizations’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 99 grants totaling $1,683,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
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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 all 99 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,234,425 | $2,290,733 | $1,949,254 | $1,683,000 |
| 2023 | $20,723,363 | $647,036 | $1,748,367 | $1,491,500 |
| 2022 | $21,692,242 | $42,314 | $2,187,756 | $1,927,500 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,234,425 | $20,723,363 | $21,692,242 |
| Revenue | $2,290,733 | $647,036 | $42,314 |
| Expenses | $1,949,254 | $1,748,367 | $2,187,756 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,685,234 | $1,493,530 | $1,930,806 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,055,546 | $531,482 | $512,989 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,919,127 | $1,621,736 | $1,541,802 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 5000 Carillon Pt Ste 459, Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: (808) 753-7555
Website: https://schulerprogram.org
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).
What does Schuler Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, cancer research and patient support, community social services, sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, housing solutions addressing homelessness, and support for young adults living with multiple sclerosis. For example, Seattle Nativity School describes itself as a Jesuit-endorsed STEM middle school seeking to break the cycle of poverty through edu…
How do I apply for a grant from Schuler Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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