Schwemm Family Foundation

BETHESDA, MD EIN: 46-2945532

Schwemm Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $146K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$146K

+10.5% YoY

Grant Count

23

+27.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-13.5% YoY

About Schwemm Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Schwemm Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $146K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
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Qualifying Distributions
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Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$36K$73K$109K$146K22 grants201912 grants202020 grants202117 grants202218 grants202323 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Albina Cooperative Garden$8KElkhorn Slough Foundation$8KMuseum of Ventura County$8KProject Coyote Under Ear…$8KSanta Monica Historical …$8KThe San Diego River Park…$8KUpwell Turtles$8KFriends of the Chicago R…$8KThe Watershed Research a…$8KCentral Sierra Environme…$8K

Grant Size Distribution

90 grants across all recorded years

90<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Schwemm Family Foundation

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Albina Cooperative Garden ($8,000), Elkhorn Slough Foundation ($8,000), Museum of Ventura County ($8,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Albina Cooperative Garden PORTLAND, ORto grow food and share it with community members and those in need, while also educating about sustainable practices and fostering a sense of community$8,000
American River Parkway Foundation CARMICHAEL, CATo support the preservation and enjoyment of the American River Parkway by fostering environmental education, stewardship and volunteer opportunities$7,530
Arroyos Foothills Conservancy PASADENA, CAto conserve, protect, and steward natural open space to combat climate change and support wildlife habitats$4,500
Ashland Parks Foundation ASHLAND, ORto enhance the quality of life in Ashland by financially supporting its parks system and recreation programs$2,000
Catlow1927org BARRINGTON, ILto restore and revitalize the historic Catlow Theatre in Barrington, Illinois, transforming it into a vibrant cultural hub and community gathering space$5,000
Central Sierra Environmental Resour TWAIN HARTE, CAto protect water, wildlife, and wild places across the Northern Yosemite region through field work, watchdog monitoring and advocacy$7,815
Elkhorn Slough Foundation MOSS LANDING, CAto conserve and restore Elkhorn Slough and its watershed$8,000
Friends of San Pedro COMPTON, CAto foster community awareness of early Californian history, culture, and heritage and the Rancho's Dominguez family through museum programs and educational resources$7,000
Friends of the Columbia Gorge PORTLAND, ORto protect, preserve, and steward the Columbia Gorge$3,050
La Jolla Historical Society LA JOLLA, CAto inspire and empower the community to make La Jolla's diverse past relevant to contemporary life$7,741

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
KARI GIESPresident
CATHY SCHWEMMVice President
JAN RIEKETreasurer
ANNIE SWANKTrustee
JOSEPH TUCKTrustee

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Schwemm Family Foundation?

Schwemm Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in BETHESDA, MD. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Schwemm Family Foundation operate?

Schwemm Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania.

What size grants does Schwemm Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Schwemm Family Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $146K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Schwemm Family Foundation's EIN?

Schwemm Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2945532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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