CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-3374170
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-3374170
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that made $34.8 million in grants to 203 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on California, New York, and Colorado. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

TIPPING POINT COMMUNITY
$35.6M
11%

CHILDREN'S HEALTH COUNCIL INC
$32.3M
10%

CAMBIAR EDUCATION
$10.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
96
Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$250K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION?
No. CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION give?
CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $34.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 200 grantees. Recent grantees include TIPPING POINT COMMUNITY, CHILDREN'S HEALTH COUNCIL INC, and CAMBIAR EDUCATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION?
CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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