Private foundation · EIN 92-1327432 · New York, New York · Arts, culture & humanities

Jon Schueler Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $60K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $143K total, median $60K. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$143K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

A statement detailing complete information as to grant requested Contact: Magda Salvesen, 40 West 22nd St 12th Floor, New York, Ny, INFO@JONSCHUELER.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Zillman Art MuseumBangor, MEGeneral corporate purpose$68K
Florence Griswold MuseumOld Lyme, CTGeneral corporate purpose$60K
Florence Griswold MuseumOld Lyme, CTGeneral corporate purpose$15K

By state: Connecticut 2 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Jon Schueler Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Magda Salvesen, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Jon Schueler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A statement detailing complete information as to grant requested Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Jon Schueler Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $143K across 3 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Jon Schueler Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (2 grants), Maine (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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