The Leland & Julia Scheu Family
The Leland & Julia Scheu Family is a private foundation, based in Upland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $360K. Net investment income was $164K.
The Leland & Julia Scheu Family at a glance
In short: The Leland & Julia Scheu Family gave $360K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $360,000
- +65.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,000
- +65.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,510,274
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (88% 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 Leland & Julia Scheu Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Hope ($200K). Together the top 8 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 34 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Leland & Julia Scheu Family gives
- Giving grew 227% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 196% 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 $106K (2020) to $360K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Support for Cancer and Diabetes Treatment and Research | $200,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | General purpose contribution to support their primary mission of helping men, women & children experiencing homelessness so they can get off the streets and find their way home. | $60,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc New York, NY | General purpose contribution to support their primary mission of assisting victims disasters and conflicts worldwide. | $30,000 |
| Team Rubicon Inc Los Angeles, CA | General purpose contribution to support their primary mission of providing disaster relief to those affected by natural disaster. | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | Reproductive and LGBTQ Rights | $15,000 |
| Outdoor Initiative Incorporated Calabasas, CA | Austin House | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Hospital Foundation Upland, CA | General purpose contribution to support their primary mission of providing healthcare. | $10,000 |
| West End YMCA Upland, CA | General purpose contribution to support their primary mission of enriching the quality of spiritual, mental, physical, and social life for our families, our communities, and ourselves. | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,510,274 | $207,101 | $409,229 | $360,000 | 8 | $361,870 | $164,042 | $184,239 |
| 2023 | $2,712,159 | $1,418,528 | $250,395 | $217,000 | 8 | $217,050 | $211,603 | $142,591 |
| 2022 | $1,796,521 | $93,022 | $164,970 | $130,000 | 5 | $132,790 | $59,537 | $116,834 |
| 2021 | $1,888,038 | $226,409 | $141,406 | $110,100 | 7 | $110,100 | $195,103 | $129,229 |
| 2020 | $1,803,591 | $58,800 | $136,164 | $106,485 | 6 | — | $30,848 | $109,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leland & Julia Scheu Family reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leland & Julia Scheu Family is led by Allyson S. McQuade, CEO & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allyson S. McQuade
CEO & President
Vice President → CEO & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia McQuade
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Logan McQuade
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas McQuade
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nevin L. Scheu (2020–2021) — CEO & President
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 Leland & Julia Scheu Family
How much does The Leland & Julia Scheu Family give each year?
The Leland & Julia Scheu Family gave $360K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $217K across 8 grants.
What is The Leland & Julia Scheu Family's typical grant size?
The Leland & Julia Scheu Family's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $45,000, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leland & Julia Scheu Family give grants?
The Leland & Julia Scheu Family gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Upland, CA (2 grants).
Does The Leland & Julia Scheu Family give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Leland & Julia Scheu Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Leland & Julia Scheu Family's largest grantees?
The Leland & Julia Scheu Family's largest 2024 grantees include City of Hope ($200,000), Union Rescue Mission ($60,000) and Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Leland & Julia Scheu Family?
The Leland & Julia Scheu Family reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $362K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Leland & Julia Scheu Family's EIN?
The Leland & Julia Scheu Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0883211. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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