The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation
The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $159K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $158,842
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JF Shea Center ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 614% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $193K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JF Shea Center San Juan Capistrano, CA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158,842 | $17,444 | $62,564 | $40,000 | 1 | $51,445 | $6,326 | $8,375 |
| 2023 | $213,486 | $4,560 | $82,396 | $60,000 | 1 | $71,141 | — | $11,877 |
| 2022 | $285,610 | $35,305 | $79,610 | $60,000 | 1 | $69,938 | $25,659 | $15,470 |
| 2021 | $387,845 | $14,307 | $215,877 | $192,500 | 4 | $202,675 | $1,841 | $23,709 |
| 2020 | $567,214 | $62,287 | $131,123 | $112,200 | 2 | — | $52,845 | $28,235 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation is led by Donald L. Schoellerman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald L. Schoellerman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Howard
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Clay Stevens (2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Kenning (2020) — Director & Treasury
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 The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation
How much does The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation give each year?
The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
How large is The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation?
The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation reported $159K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation operate?
The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation's EIN?
The Donald L Schoellerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3264939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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