Private foundation · EIN 38-4230538 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Schnitzer-Novack Foundation

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: 14 grants paid, $315K total, median $10K. 79% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$315K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Napa Valley FestivalNapa, CATo support artistic and cultural activities$109K
California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CATo support artistic and cultural activities$50K
The Caitlin Gabel SchoolPortland, ORTo support education and love of learning$50K
UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CATo support uc berkeley's core endeavors$20K
Fort Lewis College FoundationDurango, COTo support educational and cultural opportunities$15K
St Helena Preschool for All IncSt Helena, CATo support early childhood education$14K
Corporation of Fine ArtsSan Francisco, CATo support the arts$10K
Special Operations - Finding KidsLos Altos, CATo support keeping kids safe from predators$10K
WorldstridesCharlottesville, VATo support students through travel and study abroad programs$10K
Parisi House on the HillSan Jose, CATo support women in recovering from substance use$8,000
B Street TheatreSacramento, CATo support communities through live theatre and arts education$5,000
California Pacific Medical CenterSan Francisco, CATo support compassion and excellence in health care services$5,000
Desert Community FoundationPalm Desert, CATo support the coachella valley community$5,000
Congregation Beth SholomSan Francisco, CATo support jewish community in san francisco$3,000

By state: California 11 · Oregon 1 · Colorado 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Schnitzer-Novack Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Schnitzer-Novack Foundation 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 Schnitzer-Novack Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $315K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Schnitzer-Novack Foundation give?

California (11 grants), Oregon (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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