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Schuster Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Mark R Schuster. It holds total assets of $171K. Annual income is reported at $131K. Total assets have grown from $84K in 2011 to $139K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Schuster Foundation has made 93 grants totaling $175K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $35K in 2020 to $46K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $66K distributed across 40 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, New York, California, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Schuster Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 93 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NY, CA.
Schuster Foundation has distributed a total of $175K across 93 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $10K.
Schuster Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Schuster Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly E Gardner | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark R Schuster | Director/President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$48K
Total Assets
$139K
Fair Market Value
$139K
Net Worth
$139K
Grants Paid
$46K
Contributions
$80K
Net Investment Income
$49K
Distribution Amount
$5K
Total Grants
93
Total Giving
$175K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueCombat Bigotry & Anti-Semitism | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Uplift NorthwestHunger/Community Programs | Seattle, WA | $7K | 2023 |
| Acoustic Sound (Dba Wintergrass)Community Programs | Milton, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Hub Youth CentralCommunity Programs | Langley, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Whidbey Community FoundationCommunity Programs | Coupeville, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Whidbey Camano Land TrustEnvironmental | Greenbank, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Ibma FoundationCommunity Programs | Burlington, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Vegan OutreachHealth | Davis, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Island Senior ResourcesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS | Freeland, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Whidbey Island Center For The ArtsArts | Langley, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Seattle JazzedCommunity Programs | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Whidbey Island Music PortalCommunity Programs | Freeland, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Ballydidean Farm SancturyAnimal Welfare | Clinton, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Physicians Committee For Responsible MedicineResearch | Washington Dc, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Targhee Music FoundationCommunity Programs | Belleair Bluffs, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Washington Trails AssociationEnvironmental | Seattle, WA | $750 | 2023 |
| Elphie'S Animal AllianceAnimal Rescue | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| National Park FoundationEnvironmental | Washington Dc, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Kcts 9 TelevisionCommunity Programs | Seattle, WA | $250 | 2023 |
| MazonCombat Hunger | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| South Whidbey RotaryCommunity Programs | Freeland, WA | $518 | 2022 |
| Seattle Human SocietyAnimal Services | Bellevue, WA | $500 | 2022 |
| Earth Law CenterEnvironmental | Durango, CO | $500 | 2022 |
| Jewish VegHealth | Pittsburgh, PA | $500 | 2022 |