Schuster Foundation

EIN 26-1435055 · WA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in WA, NC, TN +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Schuster Foundation based in WA paid 26 grants totaling $64.3K to 26 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $10K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included IBMA FOUNDATION, UPLIFT NORTHWEST, and SONGWRITINGWITHSOLDIERS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$807,133
Giving (latest yr)
$64,342
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
26
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
26
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Ibma Foundation$10,000
  • Uplift Northwest$6,717
  • Songwritingwithsoldiers$5,000
  • Whidbey Camano Land Trust$3,000
  • Whidbey Community Foundation$3,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$35,217 · 16 grants
  • North Carolina$12,500 · 2 grants
  • Tennessee$8,500 · 3 grants
  • California$5,125 · 3 grants
  • District of Columbia$3,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (26)

Ibma Foundation
Burlington, NC
Community Programs
$10,000
Uplift Northwest
Seattle, WA
Hunger/community Programs
$6,717
Songwritingwithsoldiers
Nashville, TN
Community Programs
$5,000
Whidbey Community Foundation
Coupeville, WA
Community Programs
$3,000
Whidbey Camano Land Trust
Greenbank, WA
Environmental
$3,000
Whidbey Homeless Coalition
Langley, WA
Community Program
$3,000
Mercy for Animals
Los Angeles, CA
Community Program
$2,625
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
Langley, WA
Arts
$2,500
Island Senior Resources
Freeland, WA
Community Programs
$2,500
Destination Cleveland County Inc
Shelby, NC
Community Program
$2,500
Island Roots Housing
Langley, WA
Community Program
$2,500
Little Big Fest
Langley, WA
Community Programs
$2,250

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Schuster 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, Schuster Foundation reported 26 itemized grants totaling $64.3K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $10K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include IBMA FOUNDATION, UPLIFT NORTHWEST, SONGWRITINGWITHSOLDIERS, among 26 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Schuster 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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