Wes Schaefer and Cathy King Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderGlendale, California · EIN 85-2653859 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,626.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GARY MARSHALL THEATRE |
|---|---|
| Address | 4252 W RIVERSIDE DRIVE, BURBANK CA 91505 |
| Phone | 8189558004 |
| Form and materials | WRITING |
| Deadlines | MAY 31 |
| Restrictions | BOARD DECISION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Music Center | Los Angeles, CA | Support programming | $3,000 |
| Gary Marshall Theatre | Burbank, CA | Support programming | $1,626 |
| Library Foundation Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Support programming | $786 |
| LA Animal Services | Los Angeles, CA | Acquisition/Adoption of animals | $672 |
| Cavalier Rescue | Tuscon, AZ | Acquisition/Adoption of animals | $500 |
| American Film Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Support programming | $250 |
| Our Family Paws Rescue | Seal Beach, CA | Support programming | $200 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,334 | 8 |
| 2023 | $10,548 | 10 |
| 2022 | $14,500 | 6 |
| 2021 | $20,991 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533569349100418
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2653859
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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