CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$34.8M+5% YoY
Grants
96
Median Grant
$250K
Organizations Funded
111
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Every person has the potential and deserves the opportunity to lead a happy and productive life. Funds solutions in education, housing, and employment that increase economic power and wellbeing in historically marginalized communities, prioritizing innovative approaches that advance racial equity.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
March 2023 strategic plan focusing on public education nationally and housing and homelessness in the Bay Area. Over $300 million invested in K-12 education, higher education, human services, health, civic and cultural life, and programs serving students with learning and attention difficulties.
How to Apply
No clear public application process found on website. Foundation appears to identify and approach organizations directly.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$34.8M
Grants
96
Median
$250K
States
15
$33.1M
Grants
90
Median
$250K
States
15
$29.6M
Grants
85
Median
$250K
States
14
Grant Size Distribution
$300K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$200K
25th Pctile
$500K
75th Pctile
$3.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $200K and $500K.
Largest Recent Grants
$3.0M
2024
Cambiar Education
CA · Education
$2.6M
2024
Tipping Point Community
CA · Housing & Homelessness
$1.5M
2024
Charter School Growth Fund
CO · Education
$1.3M
2024
3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic
CA · Housing & Homelessness
$1.0M
2024
Teach for America
NY · Executive Director Discretionary Grant
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.