Schlinger Chrisman Foundation Northern Trust Company Trustee
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 27-0096038 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $37,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Ocean Adventures | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $325,000 |
| Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for performing arts. | $235,000 |
| Anacapa School | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $172,000 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for performing arts. | $170,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Long Beach, CA | Support for the environment. | $150,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for museum research and exhibits. | $150,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $150,000 |
| Opera Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for performing arts. | $100,000 |
| Western University of Health Sciences | Pomona, CA | Support for health care and education. | $100,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | Support for health care and education. | $50,000 |
| Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $50,000 |
| Mccallum Theatre | Palm Desert, CA | Support for performing arts. | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for health care and education. | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for homeless. | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $50,000 |
| Santa Cruz Island Foundation | Carpinteria, CA | Support for museum research and exhibits. | $50,000 |
| Pups Without Borders | Van Nuys, CA | Support for animals. | $45,000 |
| Community Animal Medicine Project | San Pedro, CA | Support for animals. | $37,000 |
| Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe | Truckee, CA | Support for animals. | $35,000 |
| Kitt Crusaders | Los Angeles, CA | Support for animals. | $35,000 |
| Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter | Burbank, CA | Support for animals. | $35,000 |
| LA Tuna Cat Ranch | Sun Valley, CA | Support for animals. | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for animals. | $30,000 |
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA | Support for youth. | $25,000 |
| Animal Samaritans | Thousand Palms, CA | Support for animals. | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Los Padres Council | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Ventura Council | Camarillo, CA | Support for youth. | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Western Los Angeles | Van Nuys, CA | Support for youth. | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | Support for youth. | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $25,000 |
| Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation | Avalon, CA | Support for health care and education. | $25,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Support for community based programs. | $25,000 |
| Elings Park Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for community based programs. | $25,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for performing arts. | $25,000 |
| Operation Blankets of Love | Granada Hills, CA | Support for animals. | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for animals. | $25,000 |
| State Street Ballet | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for performing arts. | $25,000 |
| Channel Island YMCA | Carpinteria, CA | Support for community based programs. | $20,000 |
| College of the Desert Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Support for youth. | $20,000 |
| Fellowship for Performing Arts | New York, NY | Support for performing arts. | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council | Redlands, CA | Support for youth. | $20,000 |
| Moxi | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Natural History Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for museum research and exhibits. | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Sea Shells Association | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $20,000 |
| Transition House | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for homeless. | $20,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Coachella Valley Scouts | Indio, CA | Support for youth. | $15,000 |
| Child Abuse Listening Mediation | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $15,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $15,000 |
| California Coast Horse Rescue | Oak View, CA | Support for animals. | $10,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $10,000 |
| Ensemble Theater Company of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for performing arts. | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of California Central Coast | Ventura, CA | Support for youth. | $10,000 |
| Living Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Support for museum research and exhibits. | $10,000 |
| Love Always Sanctuary | Sun Valley, CA | Support for animals. | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Care Network | Goleta, CA | Support for animals. | $10,000 |
| University of California Regents | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for youth. | $10,000 |
| LA Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | Support for performing arts. | $7,500 |
| Heal the Ocean | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for the environment. | $6,000 |
| Community Arts Music Association | Santa Barbara, CA | Support for performing arts. | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,850,000 | 68 |
| 2023 | $3,252,000 | 68 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522689349100937
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0096038
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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