Schiller Foundation

EIN 85-4352041 · NV · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$6K Funds in CA, NV, MI +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Schiller Foundation based in NV paid 17 grants totaling $1.1M to 17 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.3K to $1.1M, with a median of $6K. Its largest recipients included Lake Tahoe Community College EconomicBusiness Scholarships, Phoenix Food Pantry, and Hope Medical Clinic. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$346,188
Giving (latest yr)
$1,147,332
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$6K
Recipients
17
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
8
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Lake Tahoe Community College EconomicBusiness Scholarships$1,050,000
  • Phoenix Food Pantry$12,000
  • Hope Medical Clinic$10,000
  • Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance$10,000
  • Austin Kirby Foundation$8,000

Where grants went

  • California$1,112,332 · 11 grants
  • Nevada$14,000 · 3 grants
  • Michigan$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Kansas$6,000 · 1 grant
  • Colorado$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (17)

Lake Tahoe Community College EconomicBusiness Scholarships
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$1,050,000
Phoenix Food Pantry
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$12,000
Hope Medical Clinic
Ypsilanti, MI
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$10,000
Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance
Sonoma, CA
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$10,000
Austin Kirby Foundation
Minden, NV
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$8,000
Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP)
Richmond, CA
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$8,000
Manhattan Beach Education Foundation
Manhattan Beach, CA
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$7,000
Destiny Art
Oakland, CA
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$6,000
Friends in Service Here (FISH)
Overland Park, KS
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$6,000
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$5,000
Christmas Cheer
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$5,000
Family Tree
Wheat Ridge, CO
Unrestricted grant made for general support of the charity
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Schiller Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Schiller Foundation reported 17 itemized grants totaling $1.1M. Individual grants ranged from $2.3K to $1.1M (median $6K).

Recent recipients include Lake Tahoe Community College EconomicBusiness Scholarships, Phoenix Food Pantry, Hope Medical Clinic, among 17 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Schiller Foundation is a private foundation based in Nevada, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Schiller Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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