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Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics Research is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Seth Putterman. It holds total assets of $19.3M. Annual income is reported at $960K. Total assets have grown from $452K in 2011 to $19.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics Research has made 30 grants totaling $4.2M, with a median grant of $80K. The foundation has distributed between $518K and $2.4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.4M distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $600K, with an average award of $146K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Virginia, which account for 30% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$24K
Average Grant
$177K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics Research primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, VA.
Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics Research has distributed a total of $4.2M across 30 grants. The median grant size is $80K, with an average of $146K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $600K.
The application deadline is See www.schwinger-foundation.org for grant procedures.. Grants are restricted to charitable organizations which support and/or perform research and experimentation in the field of physics.
Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics Research is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Putterman Phd | President & CEO | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Berthold-Georg Englert Phd | Director | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Y Jack Ng Phd | Director | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| Edward T Yu | Director | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| Lester L Deraad Jr Phd | Director | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| Gil Refael | Director | $12K | $0 | $12K |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$19.3M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$19.3M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$4.2M
Average Grant
$146K
Median Grant
$80K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$115K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityPhysics research | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| University Of CataniaPhysics research | Catania Ct | $115K | 2023 |
| The Austrian Academy Of SciencesPhysics research | Wein | $60K | 2023 |
| University Of OpolePhysics Research | Opole | $27K | 2023 |
| Sorbonne UniversityPhysics Research | Paris | $15K | 2023 |
| University Of LiverpoolPhysics Research | Liverpool | $10K | 2023 |
| Portugal Quantum InstitutePhysics research | Lisbon | N/A | 2023 |
| University Of CambridgePhysics research | Trinity Ln | $115K | 2022 |
| University Of Dell'InsubriaPhysics research | Varase Va | $80K | 2022 |
| Virginia TechPhysics Research | Blacksburg, VA | $75K | 2022 |
| Ucla FoundationPhysics Research | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Argonne National LaboratoryPhysics Research | Lemont, IL | $120K | 2021 |
| University Of PatrasPhysics Research | Patras | $90K | 2021 |
| Catania UniversityPhysics Research | Catania | $10K | 2021 |
| University Of Texas AustinPhysics Research | Austin, TX | $24K | 2020 |
| University Of FreiburgPhysics Research | Freiburg Im Breisgau | $8K | 2020 |
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