Schuster Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 26-1435055 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$64K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$807K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,625.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
38% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibma Foundation | Burlington, NC | Community programs | $10,000 |
| Uplift Northwest | Seattle, WA | Hunger/Community programs | $6,717 |
| Songwritingwithsoldiers | Nashville, TN | Community programs | $5,000 |
| Whidbey Homeless Coalition | Langley, WA | Community program | $3,000 |
| Whidbey Camano Land Trust | Greenbank, WA | Environmental | $3,000 |
| Whidbey Community Foundation | Coupeville, WA | Community programs | $3,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | Community program | $2,625 |
| Destination Cleveland County Inc | Shelby, NC | Community program | $2,500 |
| Island Senior Resources | Freeland, WA | Community programs | $2,500 |
| Whidbey Island Center for the Arts | Langley, WA | Arts | $2,500 |
| Island Roots Housing | Langley, WA | Community program | $2,500 |
| Little Big Fest | Langley, WA | Community programs | $2,250 |
| Cashmere Community Concerts | Cashmere, WA | Community program | $2,000 |
| The Hub Youth Central | Langley, WA | Community programs | $2,000 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | Washington, DC | Community program | $2,000 |
| Ballydidean Farm Sanctury | Clinton, WA | Animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Vegan Outreach | Davis, CA | Health | $2,000 |
| The International Bluegrass Music Association | Nashville, TN | Community program | $2,000 |
| Restoring Appalachia | Chattanooga, TN | Community program | $1,500 |
| Youthcare | Seattle, WA | Community program | $1,000 |
| Community Roots Housing Foundation | Seattle, WA | Community program | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Seattle, WA | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Elphie's Animal Alliance | Seattle, WA | Animal rescue | $500 |
| Faunalytics | San Diego, CA | Community programs | $500 |
| Kcts 9 Television | Seattle, WA | Community programs | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,342 | 26 |
| 2024 | $44,250 | 20 |
| 2023 | $46,250 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103146
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1435055
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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