Private foundation · EIN 26-0381371 · Costa Mesa, California · Education

Erich and Martha Schweigerfoundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $879K total, median $439K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$879K
Median grant
$439K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Celebrity Foundation for ChildrenHemet, CACharity$775K
Khalil Gibran Historical SocietyCosta Mesa, CAcharity$104K

About this foundation

Erich and Martha Schweigerfoundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Costa Mesa, California, administered in care of Martha S Schweiger, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Erich and Martha Schweigerfoundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Erich and Martha Schweigerfoundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $879K across 2 grants, a median of $439K.

Where does Erich and Martha Schweigerfoundation Inc give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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