Schnitzer-Novack Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 38-4230538 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$314K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
21% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Valley Festival | Napa, CA | To support artistic and cultural activities | $109,100 |
| California College of the Arts | San Francisco, CA | To support artistic and cultural activities | $50,000 |
| The Caitlin Gabel School | Portland, OR | To support education and love of learning | $50,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | To support UC berkeley's core endeavors | $20,000 |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation | Durango, CO | To support educational and cultural opportunities | $15,000 |
| St Helena Preschool for All Inc | St Helena, CA | To support early childhood education | $14,400 |
| Corporation of Fine Arts | San Francisco, CA | To support the arts | $10,000 |
| Special Operations - Finding Kids | Los Altos, CA | To support keeping kids safe from predators | $10,000 |
| Worldstrides | Charlottesville, VA | To support students through travel and study abroad programs | $10,000 |
| Parisi House on the Hill | San Jose, CA | To support women in recovering from substance use | $8,000 |
| B Street Theatre | Sacramento, CA | To support communities through live theatre and arts education | $5,000 |
| California Pacific Medical Center | San Francisco, CA | To support compassion and excellence in health care services | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | To support the coachella valley community | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Sholom | San Francisco, CA | To support jewish community in san francisco | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $314,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $926,040 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102869
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-4230538
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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