Private foundation · EIN 95-4494669 · Laguna Niguel, California

Warren & Katharine Schlinger 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $9.3M total, median $20K. 83% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$9.3M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$100M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schlinger Chrisman FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$3.0M
Schlinger Family FoundationAliso Viejo, CAGeneral support$3.0M
UC Regents-Boost at Berkeley Haas (UC Regents - Young Enterpreneur)Berkeley, CAGeneral support$700K
Tony Larussas Animal Rescue FoundationWalnut Creek, CAGeneral support$500K
Human Outreach ProjectMidvale, UTGeneral support$300K
Boys and Girls of North Lake TahoeKings Beach, CAGeneral support$250K
Northern Light SchoolOakland, CAGeneral support$250K
Bear LeagueHomewood, CAGeneral support$200K
Children Giving Gifts IncCorona, CAGeneral support$155K
International Ocd FoundationBoston, MAGeneral support$155K
The Elephant Sanctuary in TennesseeHohenwald, TNGeneral support$110K
Community Concern for CatsWalnut Creek, CAGeneral support$100K
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care IncSouth Lake Tahoe, CAGeneral support$75K
Lindsay Wildlife ExperienceWalnut Creek, CAGeneral support$75K
UC Santa Barbara Chemical EngineeringSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$45K
UC Berkeley Chemistry & Chemical EngineerBerkeley, CAGeneral support$45K
Soroptomist International of the AmericasSan Dimas, CAGeneral support$40K
Tourettes Association of AmericaBayside, NYGeneral support$35K
University of California at San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$35K
House Ear InstituteLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$25K
Coleman Chamber Music AssociationPasadena, CAGeneral support$20K
Contra Costa Interfaith HousingPleasant Hill, CAGeneral support$20K
Carmel Bach FestivalCarmel, CAGeneral support$15K
Alive & Free - Omega Boys ClubSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$10K
American Red CrossLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
Huntington Memorial HospitalPasadena, CAGeneral support$10K
National Right to Work FoundationSpringfield, VAGeneral support$10K
Pasadena SymphonyPasadena, CAGeneral support$10K
Los Angeles OperaLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$7,500
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$7,500
Oneonta Congregational ChurchSouth Pasadena, CAGeneral support$7,500
Villa Esperanza ServicesPasadena, CAGeneral support$7,500
Claremont InstituteUpland, CAGeneral support$5,000
Huntington Medical Research InstitutesPasadena, CAGeneral support$5,000
J-Sei-IncEmeryville, CAGeneral support$5,000
Leadership InstituteArlington, VAGeneral support$5,000
Methodist Hospital FoundationArcadia, CAGeneral support$5,000
Pilgrim PlaceClaremont, CAGeneral support$5,000
Scripps CollegeClaremont, CAScholarship fund$5,000
Young Americas FoundationReston, VAGeneral support$4,000
Five Acres-Boys & Girls Aid Society of LAAltadena, CAGeneral support$3,000
Pasadena Conservatory of MusicPasadena, CAGeneral support$3,000

By state: California 35 · Utah 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1 · Virginia 3

About this foundation

Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laguna Niguel, California, administered in care of Stacy Schlinger, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $9.3M across 42 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation give?

California (35 grants), Utah (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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