The George Schwab and Leona Lauder Foundation

EIN 46-3881084 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$250 Funds in CA, AL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The George Schwab and Leona Lauder Foundation based in CA paid 18 grants totaling $67K to 18 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $60K, with a median of $250. Its largest recipients included Biomedicinske centrum SAV, Animal Legal Defense Fund, and KALW. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$427,682
Giving (latest yr)
$67,020
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$250
Recipients
18
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Biomedicinske centrum SAV$60,000
  • Animal Legal Defense Fund$1,000
  • Kalw$1,000
  • Kqed$1,000
  • The Marine Mammal Center$1,000

Where grants went

  • California$4,820 · 7 grants
  • Alabama$2,200 · 10 grants

Grants Paid (18)

Biomedicinske centrum SAV
cancer research
$60,000
Kalw
San Francisco, CA
public radio
$1,000
Kqed
San Francisco, CA
public radio
$1,000
The Marine Mammal Center
Sausalito, CA
marine mammal care
$1,000
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Cotati, CA
animal care
$1,000
Oakland Animal Services
Oakland, CA
animal health
$500
International Rescue Committee
Oakland, AL
animal rescue
$400
Canal Alliance
San Rafael, AL
poverty
$400
Amnesty International
New York, AL
world affairs
$300
Wildcare
San Rafael, AL
animal care
$200
Wikipedia Foundation
San Francisco, CA
public information
$200
Planned Parenthood
Washington, AL
medical services
$200

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The George Schwab and Leona Lauder Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

The George Schwab and Leona Lauder Foundation is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, The George Schwab and Leona Lauder Foundation reported 18 itemized grants totaling $67K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $60K (median $250).

Recent recipients include Biomedicinske centrum SAV, Animal Legal Defense Fund, KALW, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The George Schwab and Leona Lauder Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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