Schulzman-Neri Foundation
The Schulzman-Neri Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $74,926 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California.
Schulzman-Neri Foundation at a glance
In short: Schulzman-Neri Foundation gave $75K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,926
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,943
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,820
- Total assets
- $775
- -94.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Schulzman-Neri 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. The filing lists “Schulzman-Neri Foundation” as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Schulzman-Neri Foundation
Mailing address: 4725 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90804-3123
Phone: (562) 597-3390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schulzman-Neri Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ronald McDonald House ($19K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to recipients in North Carolina, and 1% to recipients in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Schulzman-Neri Foundation gives
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 $75K (2024) to $163K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $75K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Long Beach, CA | Childrens Medical | $18,750 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA | Ocean Education | $10,000 |
| Palm Spring Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | Education of Ourselves and the World Through Art | $7,526 |
| Musical Theatre West Long Beach, CA | Preserve Musical Theatre/Art Form | $5,500 |
| The Bascom Highlands, NC | Art Appreciation | $5,000 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation Long Beach, CA | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Ground Education Long Beach, CA | Garden Learning Programs | $4,500 |
| International City Theatre Long Beach, CA | Preserving the Arts | $4,250 |
| Long Beach Symphony Long Beach, CA | Music Education | $4,200 |
| La Phil Los Angeles, CA | Preserving the Arts | $3,820 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $775 | $65,663 | $78,827 | $74,926 | 19 | $74,926 | $43,020 |
| 2023 | $13,939 | $98,316 | $86,014 | $81,704 | 17 | $81,704 | $60,780 |
| 2022 | $1,637 | $170,355 | $169,590 | $163,419 | Total only | $163,419 | $107,985 |
| 2021 | $872 | $147,140 | $149,019 | $146,435 | Total only | $149,019 | $2 |
| 2020 | $2,751 | $135,002 | $133,154 | $129,983 | Total only | — | $2 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including children’s medical needs, ocean education, arts and culture, medical research, outdoor environmental education, and public education.
The grantees describe their work in varied ways. For example, the Aquarium of the Pacific says its mission is to foster wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean and its ecosystems. Musical Theatre West describes its mission as preserving musical theatre and enriching community cultural life through productions and youth programs. Ground Education says it provides curriculum-based outdoor environmental education for students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $74,926 across 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $18,750, with a median grant of $3,820.
Among the largest reported grants were $18,750 to Ronald McDonald House for children’s medical needs; $10,000 to Aquarium of the Pacific for ocean education; $7,526 to Palm Spring Art Museum for education through art; and $5,500 to Musical Theatre West to preserve musical theatre. Other reported awards included $5,000 each to The Bascom for art appreciation and Memorial Medical Center Foundation for medical research, and $4,500 to Ground Education for garden learning programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kurt Schulzman as CEO, Brandon Woodwood as Secretary, and Richard Neri as CFO.
Schulzman-Neri Foundation is led by Kurt Schulzman, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kurt Schulzman
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brandon Woodwood
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Neri
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Schulzman-Neri Foundation
How much does Schulzman-Neri Foundation give each year?
Schulzman-Neri Foundation gave $75K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 17 grants.
What is Schulzman-Neri Foundation's typical grant size?
Schulzman-Neri Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,820, and its average grant was $3,943, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schulzman-Neri Foundation give grants?
Schulzman-Neri Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (9 grants), Highlands, NC (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Schulzman-Neri Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Schulzman-Neri Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Preserving the Arts" (4 grants).
Who are Schulzman-Neri Foundation's largest grantees?
Schulzman-Neri Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ronald McDonald House ($18,750), Aquarium of the Pacific ($10,000) and Palm Spring Art Museum ($7,526), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schulzman-Neri Foundation?
Schulzman-Neri Foundation reported $775 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $66K.
What does Schulzman-Neri Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including children’s medical needs, ocean education, arts and culture, medical research, outdoor environmental education, and public education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schulzman-Neri 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 Schulzman-Neri Foundation's EIN?
Schulzman-Neri Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4407257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Schulzman-Neri 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Schulzman-Neri Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schulzman-neri-foundation-morg_4165e9664c774ec3a5d8dd3091728d23
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