Wes Schaefer and Cathy King
Wes Schaefer and Cathy King is a private foundation, based in Glendale, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $7K.
Wes Schaefer and Cathy King at a glance
In short: Wes Schaefer and Cathy King gave $7K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $916.75), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,334
- -30.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $917
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $586
- Total assets
- $4,347
- -65.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wes Schaefer and Cathy King funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Music Center ($3K). Together the top 8 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wes Schaefer and Cathy King gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 899% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $21K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Music Center Los Angeles, CA | Support Programming | $3,000 |
| Gary Marshall Theatre Burbank, CA | Support Programming | $1,626 |
| Library Foundation Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Support Programming | $786 |
| La Animal Services Los Angeles, CA | Acquisition/Adoption of Animals | $672 |
| Cavalier Rescue Tuscon, AZ | Acquisition/Adoption of Animals | $500 |
| No Stray Left Behind Victorville, CA | Acquisition/Adoption of Animals | $300 |
| American Film Institute Los Angeles, CA | Support Programming | $250 |
| Our Family Paws Rescue Seal Beach, CA | Support Programming | $200 |
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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 | $4,347 | — | $8,105 | $7,334 | 8 | $7,334 | — | $816 |
| 2024 | $12,452 | $1,757 | $10,723 | $10,548 | 10 | $10,548 | $1,757 | $1,210 |
| 2023 | $21,419 | $2,006 | $16,024 | $14,500 | 6 | $14,500 | $2,006 | $1,656 |
| 2022 | $35,436 | $12,596 | $21,486 | $20,991 | 12 | $20,991 | $8,106 | $2,298 |
| 2021 | $44,326 | $50,562 | $6,236 | $6,000 | 2 | — | $4,717 | $2,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wes Schaefer and Cathy King reported a distributable amount of $816 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wes Schaefer and Cathy King is led by Cathy King, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathy King
CEO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Wes Schaefer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Wes Schaefer and Cathy King
How much does Wes Schaefer and Cathy King give each year?
Wes Schaefer and Cathy King gave $7K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 10 grants.
What is Wes Schaefer and Cathy King's typical grant size?
Wes Schaefer and Cathy King's median grant in 2025 was $586, and its average grant was $917, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wes Schaefer and Cathy King give grants?
Wes Schaefer and Cathy King gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does Wes Schaefer and Cathy King give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Wes Schaefer and Cathy King's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Programming" (5 grants) and "Acquisition/Adoption of Animals" (3 grants).
Who are Wes Schaefer and Cathy King's largest grantees?
Wes Schaefer and Cathy King's largest 2025 grantees include The Music Center ($3,000), Gary Marshall Theatre ($1,626) and Library Foundation Los Angeles ($786), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wes Schaefer and Cathy King?
Wes Schaefer and Cathy King reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $816 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wes Schaefer and Cathy King's EIN?
Wes Schaefer and Cathy King's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2653859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Wes Schaefer and Cathy King funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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