Private foundation · EIN 95-4273021 · Woodland Hls, California

Franklin and Jean Schaffner Founation

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: 4 grants paid, $40K total, median $7,500. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$40K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Film InstituteLos Angeles, CATo support the franklin j. schaffner fellow award.$20K
Forgotten FelinesSanta Rosa, CAGeneral$10K
Laguna de Santa Rosa FoundationSanta Rosa, CAGeneral$5,000
Native Songbird Care and ConservatiSebastopol, CAGeneral$5,000

About this foundation

Franklin and Jean Schaffner Founation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodland Hls, California, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Franklin and Jean Schaffner Founation 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 Franklin and Jean Schaffner Founation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $40K across 4 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Franklin and Jean Schaffner Founation give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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