Private foundation · EIN 91-6055133 · Mercer Island, Washington

Schoenfeld-Gardner 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $139K total, median $139K. 100% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$139K
Median grant
$139K
Stays in WA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
See AttachmentMercer Island, WAAssistance$139K

About this foundation

Schoenfeld-Gardner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mercer Island, Washington, administered in care of Foundation Management Group, tax-exempt since 1959. 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 Schoenfeld-Gardner Foundation 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 Schoenfeld-Gardner Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $139K across 1 grants, a median of $139K.

Where does Schoenfeld-Gardner Foundation give?

Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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