The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber
The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber is a private foundation based in Lake Forest Park, Washington. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $139,610, all to organizations in Washington.
The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber at a glance
In short: The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber gave $140K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Washington. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $139,610
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,726
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $3,242,798
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16530 Shore Drive Ne, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Phone: (206) 940-0314
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Treehouse ($25K). Together the top 10 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2022) to $160K (2021). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Treehouse Seattle, WA | General Supprot | $25,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital Seattle, WA | General Support | $11,000 |
| Camp Korey Mount Vernon, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Page Ahead Seattle, WA | Genral Support | $10,000 |
| Teen Feed Seattle, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Westside Baby Seattle, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Youth Care Seattle, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Taproot Theatre Company Seattle, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Garage Issaquah, WA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Lakeside School Seattle, WA | General Support | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,242,798 | $254,030 | $180,898 | $139,610 | 16 | $165,401 | $216,742 | $189,127 |
| 2024 | $3,169,666 | $194,202 | $174,913 | $140,000 | 16 | $164,211 | $159,289 | $170,464 |
| 2023 | $3,150,377 | $27,725 | $189,588 | $139,400 | 18 | $169,842 | $21,668 | $156,522 |
| 2022 | $3,312,240 | $154,236 | $151,902 | $82,600 | 10 | $119,429 | $80,259 | $167,823 |
| 2021 | $3,309,906 | $346,636 | $246,755 | $160,000 | 24 | $211,195 | $259,881 | $181,019 |
| 2020 | $3,216,907 | $144,371 | $189,049 | $106,000 | 14 | — | $67,469 | $171,816 |
| 2019 | $3,254,703 | $688,191 | $198,748 | $124,200 | 11 | — | $613,643 | $146,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber reported a distributable amount of $189K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting children and youth, including those in foster care or experiencing homelessness or food insecurity; providing essential items to children; serving children and families living with life-altering medical conditions; and offering therapy, education, advocacy, and resources to children and families with diverse needs and abilities.
For example, Treehouse says it works to help children who have experienced foster care pursue their dreams and transition to adulthood. WestSide Baby says it provides diapers, clothing, and equipment to local children in need. Camp Korey describes providing a camp experience with specialized medical support for children and families living with life-altering medical conditions. Teen Feed says it supports homeless and food-insecure youth. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $139,610. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $8,750.
The largest reported grant was $25,000 to Treehouse. Other notable grants were $11,000 to Seattle Children’s Hospital; $10,000 each to Camp Korey, Page Ahead, Teen Feed, WestSide Baby, YouthCare, and Taproot Theatre Company; and $7,500 each to Garage, Lakeside School, Route 21, and Wonderland Child & Family Services. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general support, with minor spelling variations in several entries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Terry A Smith as president, Chris Franey as vice-president, Kim Namba as secretary, Cristy Smith as treasurer, and Patrick J McGowan as registered agent.
The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber is led by Terry A. Smith, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Terry A. Smith
President
Vice President → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Patrick J. McGowan
Reg. Agent
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $957 (2025)
Chris Franey
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cristy Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kim Namba
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jonathan Blake (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: John Ludwick (2020–2021) — Reg. Agent
- Former: Wendy Keene (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Terry a Smith (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber
How much does The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber give each year?
The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber gave $140K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 16 grants.
What is The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber's typical grant size?
The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $8,726, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber give grants?
The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (10 grants) and Lake Forest Park, WA (2 grants).
Does The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber's largest grantees?
The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber's largest 2025 grantees include Treehouse ($25,000), Seattle Childrens Hospital ($11,000) and Camp Korey ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber?
The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $165K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $189K (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 The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber's EIN?
The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1577866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Arthur C and Eleanor Schreiber 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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