Private foundation · EIN 46-5372968 · Tarzana, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William a Schampeau Charitable Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $151K total, median $8,000. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$151K
Median grant
$8,000
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 12 of 15 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cell Dogs IncSanta Ana, CATo fund the charitable purposes of the organization$25K
City of HopeDuarte, CATo aid in the advancement of cancer and diabetes research and treatment$23K
Louisville High SchoolWoodland Hills, CAFor general aid.$15K
Santa Monica PreparatorySanta Monica, CAFor general aid$15K
Igby MinistriesDecatur, ILFor general aid.$13K
Lady of Grace ChurchEncino, CAFor general aid$11K
St Monica Catholic High SchoolSanta Monica, CATo fund the charitable purposes of the organization$10K
Los Angeles Fire Department FoudatiLos Angeles, CAFor general aid$8,000
HugsHonolulu, HIFor general aid$7,500
Dtla Police BoostersLos Angeles, CAFor general aid$5,000
Carpenter Community CharterStudio City, CAFor general aid$3,500
Voice of OcSanta Ana, CAFor general aid$2,500

By state: California 12 · Illinois 2 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

William a Schampeau Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Tarzana, California, administered in care of Mark B Eskander Ttee, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 William a Schampeau Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 William a Schampeau Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $151K across 15 grants, a median of $8,000.

Where does William a Schampeau Charitable Tr give?

California (12 grants), Illinois (2 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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