The Leland & Julia Scheu Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyUpland, California · EIN 81-0883211 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$360K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Support for cancer and diabetes treatment and research | $200,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose contribution to support their primary mission of helping men, women & children experiencing homelessness so they can get… | $60,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc | New York, NY | General purpose contribution to support their primary mission of assisting victims disasters and conflicts worldwide. | $30,000 |
| Team Rubicon Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose contribution to support their primary mission of providing disaster relief to those affected by natural disaster. | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | Reproductive and lgbtq rights | $15,000 |
| Outdoor Initiative Incorporated | Calabasas, CA | Austin house | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Hospital Foundation | Upland, CA | General purpose contribution to support their primary mission of providing healthcare. | $10,000 |
| West End YMCA | Upland, CA | General purpose contribution to support their primary mission of enriching the quality of spiritual, mental, physical, and social life for… | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $217,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349102890
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0883211
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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