Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation
The Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation is a private foundation based in Laguna Niguel, California. In 2024, it made grants to 42 organizations, including education, human-services, animal-welfare, mental-health, and cultural organizations, based on the recipients and their stated missions.
Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation at a glance
In short: Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation gave $9.3M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $221K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,275,000
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $220,833
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $99,598,726
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Warren & Katharine Schlinger 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: 28202 Cabot Road 300, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (714) 501-0899
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schlinger Chrisman Foundation ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 213 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 93% of grant dollars. Recipients in Utah received 3%, Massachusetts 2%, and Tennessee 1%; New York accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 42 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8.1M (2020) to $11.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $9.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schlinger Chrisman Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $3,000,000 |
| Schlinger Family Foundation Aliso Viejo, CA | General Support | $3,000,000 |
| Uc Regents-Boost at Berkeley Haas (Uc Regents - Young Enterpreneur) Berkeley, CA | General Support | $700,000 |
| Tony Larussas Animal Rescue Foundation Walnut Creek, CA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Human Outreach Project Midvale, UT | General Support | $300,000 |
| Boys and Girls of North Lake Tahoe Kings Beach, CA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Northern Light School Oakland, CA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Bear League Homewood, CA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Children Giving Gifts Inc Corona, CA | General Support | $155,000 |
| International OCD Foundation Boston, MA | General Support | $155,000 |
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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 | $99,598,726 | $12,870,793 | $9,740,762 | $9,275,000 | 42 | $9,573,546 | $12,703,577 | $7,864,339 |
| 2023 | $96,432,949 | $8,904,221 | $10,416,695 | $10,050,000 | 43 | $10,238,421 | $8,725,947 | $9,047,556 |
| 2022 | $97,963,825 | $8,393,919 | $11,801,684 | $11,400,000 | 43 | $11,613,860 | $8,206,095 | $10,703,464 |
| 2021 | $101,415,331 | $12,547,382 | $11,973,489 | $11,509,000 | 43 | $11,763,488 | $12,337,381 | $10,854,131 |
| 2020 | $100,758,425 | $6,117,628 | $8,427,971 | $8,120,000 | 42 | — | $5,943,176 | $8,662,391 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.9M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Human Outreach Project says it provides basic necessities such as medical care, food, clothing, and school supplies to impoverished people, especially children. Northern Light School describes its commitment to high-quality education for children from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in bear education and rescue (Bear League), support for people affected by OCD and related disorders (International OCD Foundation), elephant welfare and conservation (The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee), and rescue of feral, stray, and abandoned cats (Community Concern for Cats). Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care says it rescues, rehabilitates, and releases orphaned and injured wildlife and educates the community. Carmel Bach Festival describes its work as presenting artistic programming and expanding access to it.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $9,275,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $3,000,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $3,000,000 each to Schlinger Chrisman Foundation and Schlinger Family Foundation, both for general support. Other notable grants included $700,000 to UC Regents–Boost at Berkeley Haas, $500,000 to Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, $300,000 to Human Outreach Project, and $250,000 each to Boys and Girls of North Lake Tahoe and Northern Light School. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah L. Chrisman as CFO and Secretary and Norman W. Schlinger as Vice President.
Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman W. Schlinger
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah L. Chrisman
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation
How much does Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation give each year?
Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation gave $9.3M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.1M across 43 grants.
What is Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation's typical grant size?
Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $220,833, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation give grants?
Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Walnut Creek, CA (3 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation's largest grantees?
Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Schlinger Chrisman Foundation ($3,000,000), Schlinger Family Foundation ($3,000,000) and Uc Regents-Boost at Berkeley Haas (Uc Regents - Young Enterpreneur) ($700,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation?
Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation reported $99.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Warren & Katharine Schlinger 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 ↑
What is Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation's EIN?
Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4494669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Warren & Katharine Schlinger 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/warren-and-katharine-schlinger-foundation-morg_469bd7058a9944218ed21dad49f2affc
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