Private foundation · EIN 93-4071905 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Schirmer Family Foundation Inc

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: 8 grants paid, $165K total, median $18K. 63% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$165K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in AZ
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Museum of the BibleWashington, DCTo further the organization's charitable mission$50K
Jaco Booyens MinistriesArlington, TXTo further the organization's charitable mission$50K
Childhelp IncScottsdale, AZTo further the organization's charitable mission$25K
Boys & Girls Club of Greater ScottsdaleScottsdale, AZTo further the organization's charitable mission$25K
The Dream InstitutePhoenix, AZTo further the organization's charitable mission$10K
Dream City ChurchPhoenix, AZTo further the organization's charitable mission$2,500
Eagle Venture FoundationAustin, TXTo further the organization's charitable mission$1,900
Phoenix Dream CenterPhoenix, AZTo further the organization's charitable mission$1,000

By state: Arizona 5 · Texas 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Schirmer Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, 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.

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Does Schirmer Family Foundation Inc 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 Schirmer Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $165K across 8 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Schirmer Family Foundation Inc give?

Arizona (5 grants), Texas (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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