Private foundation · EIN 68-0503244 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (See www.schwinger-foundation.org for grant procedures.) and its median grant is $62K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $254K total, median $62K. 20% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Grants are restricted to charitable organizations which support and/or perform research and experimentation in the field of physics.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$254K
Median grant
$62K
Stays in CA
20%
of grants
Deadline
See below
See www.schwinger-foundation.org for gra
Assets
$19M

How to apply

A declaration of intent must be submitted by registering on the company website. Applicant must submit a concise statement of intended use of the grant. Contact: Seth Putterman Phd, UCLA Physics Depart - Knudsen Hall, Los Angeles, Ca, 3102662912 Deadlines: See www.schwinger-foundation.org for grant procedures. Restrictions: Grants are restricted to charitable organizations which support and/or perform research and experimentation in the field of physics.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Caltech UniversityPasadena, CAPhysics Research$93K
University of MarylandCollege Park, MDPhysics Research$92K
Delft University of TechnologyDelft, NLPhysics Research$62K
Utrecht UniversityUtrecht, NLPhysics Research$11K
Virginia TechBlacksburg, VAPhysics Research

By state: California 1 · Maryland 1 · INTL 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Seth Putterman, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A declaration of intent must be submitted by registering on the company website. Applicant must submit a concise statement of intended use of the grant. Deadlines: See www.schwinger-foundation.org for grant procedures..

How much does Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $254K across 5 grants, a median of $62K.

Where does Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research give?

California (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants), INTL (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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