Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics Research
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 68-0503244 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,789 and $91,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Seth Putterman PHD |
|---|---|
| Address | UCLA Physics Depart - Knudsen Hall, Los Angeles CA 90095 |
| Phone | 3102662912 |
| Form and materials | A declaration of intent must be submitted by registering on the company website. Applicant must submit a concise statement of intended use of the grant. |
| Deadlines | See www.schwinger-foundation.org for grant procedures. |
| Restrictions | Grants are restricted to charitable organizations which support and/or perform research and experimentation in the field of physics. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CalTech University | Pasadena, CA | Physics Research | $92,638 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Physics Research | $91,500 |
| Delft University of Technology | Delft, NL | Physics Research | $61,501 |
| Utrecht University | Utrecht, NL | Physics Research | $10,789 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals (-$2,528). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $253,900 | 5 |
| 2023 | $518,481 | 7 |
| 2021 | $760,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502959349101025
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0503244
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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