The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation
THE AL AND MARY ANN SCHOELLERMAN is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation gave $6.5M across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $542K), mostly in California. 33% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $6,507,502
- +540.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $542,292
- +487.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $81,251
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman 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: 11100 Santa Monica Blvd 600, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 806-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Hoag Hospital ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 32 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 15% to recipients in Washington, DC. The filing also lists recipients in New York, Oklahoma, and New Jersey, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) 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. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $791K. How we count
Medians: $42K first-time, $649K repeat.
- 58% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $682K (2020) to $6.5M (2022). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000,000 |
| JF Shea Center San Juan Capistrano, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Irvine, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Smile Train Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| St Edward the Confessor Parish Dana Point, CA | Unrestricted | $298,000 |
| Bracken's Kitchen Garden Grove, CA | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Feed My Poor Inc Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $72,502 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Howard Family Charitable Fund Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are in dollars.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,131,440 | $6,571,679 | $6,507,502 | 12 | $6,530,325 | $54,340 | $71,016 |
| 2021 | $5,636,747 | $3,743,195 | $1,083,701 | $1,015,870 | 11 | $1,046,759 | $361,518 | $146,038 |
| 2020 | $3,256,697 | $222,017 | $746,606 | $681,500 | 9 | — | $190,385 | $159,825 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations addressing food access, food rescue and community meals, guide-dog partnerships, healthcare, and other charitable purposes. For example, Second Harvest Food Bank says its mission is to provide dignified, equitable, and consistent access to nutritious food in collaboration with partners. Bracken’s Kitchen describes its work as food rescue, culinary training, and community feeding; Feed My Poor says it provides fresh, healthy meals and seeks to feed the body and spirit of people in need; and Guide Dogs for the Blind says it empowers lives through partnerships between people, dogs, and communities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2022, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $6,507,502. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $81,251.
The largest reported grants were $2,000,000 each to Hoag Hospital and JF Shea Center; $1,000,000 each to Second Harvest Food Bank and Smile Train; and $298,000 to St Edward the Confessor Parish. Other reported grants included $90,000 to Bracken’s Kitchen, $72,502 to Feed My Poor Inc, $12,000 to Guide Dogs for the Blind, and $10,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, Howard Family Charitable Fund, and Saint Peter the Apostle. Catalina Island Saddle Club received $5,000. All listed grants were reported as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Donald Schoellerman as president and Steve Howard as CFO/treasurer and secretary.
The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation is led by donald l schoellerman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
donald l schoellerman
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Howard
CFO, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: mary ann schoellerman (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation
How much does The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation give each year?
The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation gave $6.5M across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.0M across 11 grants.
What is The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $81,251, and its average grant was $542,292, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation that year got $45K on average.
Where does The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation give grants?
The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (15%).
Does The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Hoag Hospital ($2,000,000), JF Shea Center ($2,000,000) and Second Harvest Food Bank ($1,000,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations addressing food access, food rescue and community meals, guide-dog partnerships, healthcare, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman 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 ↑
How much is The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation's EIN?
The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1323201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Al and Mary Ann Schoellerman 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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