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Grants paid by Schwemm Family Foundation

EIN 46-2945532 · Bethesda, MD · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE W11

Schwemm Family Foundation of Bethesda, MD (EIN 46-2945532) reported 98 grants paid totaling $629,583 to 76 recipients in tax years 2016–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$629,583

98 grants

Recipients

76

distinct organizations

Tax years

2016–2025

10 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
20169$51,313
20177$48,387
20189$43,817
201911$53,859
20209$61,100
20217$37,078
202213$100,030
202314$108,244
202410$67,511
20259$58,244

Top recipients

The 76 recipients receiving the most from Schwemm Family Foundation, by grants paid, out of 76 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Museum of Ventura County 95-1942930BVentura, CA5$36,5502025
Earth Island Institute Inc 94-2889684BBerkeley, CA3$25,9132022
California Native Plant Society 94-6116403BSacramento, CA3$24,0002022
Rogue River Watershed Council 11-3823736BCentral Point, OR3$21,1502020
Josephy Center for Arts and Culture 46-0685338BJoseph, OR3$17,8502022
Wishtoyo Foundation 95-4124859BVenture, CA3$17,4282025
Coastal Watershed Council 68-0368798BSanta Cruz, CA3$16,5002023
Turtle Island Restoration Network 91-1818080BForest Knolls, CA2$16,0002022
Wild Farmlands Foundation 46-4827105CGaviota, CA2$16,0002022
White Buffalo Land Trust 82-4562776CSummerland, CA2$15,0002025
Marin Shakespeare Company 68-0201240CSan Rafael, CA1$15,0002023
Alight Donor ServicesUMinneapolis, MN1$15,0002022
High Desert Museum 51-0179336BBend, OR2$14,0002025
Applegate Partnership Watershed Cou 93-1151372DJacksonville, OR2$13,7872021
The Beaver Coalition DBA Project Be 84-5076273DJacksonville, OR1$9,9002025
Applegate Trails Association 61-1658907BJacksonville, OR1$8,0002017
Sequoia Riverlands Trust 77-0347417BVisalia, CA1$8,0002021
Mchenry County Conservation FoundatURichmond, IL1$8,0002023
Southern Oregon Historical Society 93-0383321BMedford, OR1$8,0002023
Elkton Community Education Center 93-1268069BElkton, OR1$8,0002020
Elkhorn Slough Foundation 94-2823247BMoss Landing, CA1$8,0002024
Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project 37-1831335CEugene, OR1$8,0002025
A New Way of Life Reentry Project 95-4782503CLos Angeles, CA1$8,0002020
International Rescue CommitteeUSan Diego, CA1$8,0002023
Santa Monica Historical Society Inc 95-3019295BSanta Monica, CA1$8,0002024
Sanctuary Forest Inc 94-2676195BWhitehorn, CA1$8,0002023
Project Coyote Under Earth Island IUBerkeley, CA1$8,0002024
The San Diego River Park Foundation 01-0565671BSan Diego, CA1$8,0002024
Gresham Historical Society 93-0735183BGresham, OR1$8,0002023
Southern Poverty Law Center 63-0598743CMontgomery, AL1$8,0002017
Klamath Trails Alliance 46-0879155BKlamath Falls, OR1$8,0002023
Algonquin Garden Club 26-0008700BAlgonquin, IL1$8,0002023
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation 93-1304717BPortland, OR1$8,0002023
We Sow We Grow Project 83-3244186CChicago, IL1$8,0002022
La Jolla Historical Society 95-6116290BLa Jolla, CA1$7,7412024
Blue Zones Project-Healthy KlamathUKlamath Falls, OR1$7,6002023
American River Parkway Foundation 94-2881344BCarmichael, CA1$7,5302024
Greater Farallones Association 94-3227237BSan Francisco, CA1$7,5002020
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center 68-0359676BOccidental, CA1$7,4002022
Coastal Habitat EducationUGilroy, CA1$7,1052016
Wolf Creek Community Alliance 71-0949200BGrass Valley, CA1$7,0002022
Rogue Valley Farm to School 93-1322736BAshland, OR1$6,9602016
Blue Zones Project - Healthy KlamatUKlamath Falls, OR1$6,9002020
Institute for Conservation ResearchUSan Diego, CA1$6,5392019
San Diego Parks Foundation 83-2553368CSan Diego, CA1$6,5002021
Santa Barbara Historical SocietyUSanta Barbara, CA1$6,1002017
Multicultural Association of Southe 93-1191308CMedford, OR1$6,0002020
Boone County Historical Museum 23-7047382CBelvidere, IL1$6,0002016
The Land Trust of Napa County 94-2431856DNapa, CA1$6,0002019
River Otter Ecology Project 45-4997526BForest Knolls, CA1$5,9872018
Lost Sierra Food Project 84-4160459BQuincy, CA1$5,8302022
Cabrillo Economic Development Corp 95-3681521BVentura, CA1$5,7502018
Calif Urban Streams PartnershipUBerkeley, CA1$5,5052016
Oregon City Parks Foundation 81-1223050BOregon City, OR1$5,0002018
St Paul Mission Historical Society 93-0671244BSt Paul, OR1$5,0002019
Ocean Institute 33-0203488BDant Point, CA1$5,0002018
Western Neighborhood Project 94-3339377BSan Francisco, CA1$4,9002016
The Sierra Fund 68-0485725CNevada City, CA1$4,3202019
Wolfcreek Community AllianceUGrass Valley, CA1$4,3202018
Chetco Historical Memorial ProjectUBrookings, OR1$4,0002019
Coos Watershed Association 93-1146207BCoos Bay, OR1$4,0002019
Leap Lab Ventura County Science CenUSanta Paula, CA1$4,0002024
Ocean Blue Project 75-3022057CBend, OR1$4,0002018
Jacksonville Boosters Foundation 59-3770019BJacksonville, OR1$4,0002019
Truckee River Watershed Council 91-1818748BTruckee, CA2$4,0002019
Wingwatchers IncUKlamath Falls, OR1$3,8002023
League of Conservation Voters EducaUWashington, DC1$3,5002021
Downers Grove Public Library 32-0169598CDowners Grove, IL1$3,4302016
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank 95-3135649BLos Angeles, CA1$2,0002025
Ashland Food Project 84-4040278BAshland, OR1$2,0002025
Lake City Forest PreserveULibertyville, IL1$2,0002016
Redwood Empire Food Bank 68-0121855BSanta Rosa, CA1$2,0002025
Ashland Parks Foundation 93-1158929BAshland, OR1$2,0002024
Eugene Debbs Potts Foundation 84-1662316BMerlin, OR1$1,5782021
Southern Coalition for Socil Justic 26-0688375DDurham, NC1$1,5002021
Singing Creek Educational Center 47-3354809BEugene, OR1$1,2102018

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 98 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Schwemm Family Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2025High Desert Museum Bend, ORB$10,000paidThe Museum will pioneer the study of Mazama newts in captivity, advancing species preservation.202641409349100509
2025White Buffalo Land Trust Santa Barbara, CAB$10,000paidWRP restores riparian ecosystems, serving as a model for watershed resilience regionally and beyond.202641409349100509
2025The Beaver Coalition DBA Project Be Jacksonville, ORD$9,900paidBuilding ecological resiliency by relocating beavers that would otherwise be killed to public lands.202641409349100509
2025Museum of Ventura County Ventura, CAB$8,000paidDigitization of slides and negatives, reels, and microfilm of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster.202641409349100509
2025Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project Eugene, ORC$8,000paidIndependent field surveying of USFS timber sales on national forests in E Oregon and SE Washington.202641409349100509
2025Wishtoyo Foundation Venture, CAB$6,344paidAssessment of habitat and drought refugia for endangered aquatic and semi aquatic species.202641409349100509
2025Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CAB$2,000paidDuchess Award-Food Security202641409349100509
2025Redwood Empire Food Bank Santa Rosa, CAB$2,000paidDuchess Award-Food Security202641409349100509
2025Ashland Food Project Ashland, ORB$2,000paidDuchess Award-Food Security202641409349100509
2024Museum of Ventura County Ventura, CAB$8,000paidto engage participants in meaningful experiences with history, art, culture, and each other202541419349101124
2024Elkhorn Slough Foundation Moss Landing, CAB$8,000paidto conserve and restore Elkhorn Slough and its watershed202541419349101124
2024Santa Monica Historical Society Inc Santa Monica, CAB$8,000paidto collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the Santa Monica Bay Area for future generations202541419349101124
2024Project Coyote Under Earth Island I Berkeley, CAU$8,000paidto promote compassionate conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science, and advocacy202541419349101124
2024The San Diego River Park Foundation San Diego, CAB$8,000paidto improve the lives of everyone and everything involved with the San Diego River by creating the San Diego River Park202541419349101124
2024La Jolla Historical Society La Jolla, CAB$7,741paidto inspire and empower the community to make La Jolla's diverse past relevant to contemporary life202541419349101124
2024American River Parkway Foundation Carmichael, CAB$7,530paidTo support the preservation and enjoyment of the American River Parkway by fostering environmental education, stewardship and volunteer opportunities202541419349101124
2024Wishtoyo Foundation Venture, CAB$6,240paidprotecting the environment, preserving Chumash culture, educating future generations on what it means to be in relationship with the environment, and mobilizing First Nations Peoples202541419349101124
2024Leap Lab Ventura County Science Cen Santa Paula, CAU$4,000paidto inspire curiosity, foster innovation, and make science accessible for all202541419349101124
2024Ashland Parks Foundation Ashland, ORB$2,000paidto enhance the quality of life in Ashland by financially supporting its parks system and recreation programs202541419349101124
2023Marin Shakespeare Company San Rafael, CAC$15,000paidShakespeare Performances/Acting for Incarcerated202431629349100333
2023Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Portland, ORB$8,000paidPurchase and installation of interpretive panels on turntable fence and rail crossing signals exhibits.202431629349100333
2023International Rescue Committee San Diego, CAU$8,000paidThe project will expand IRC's Community Garden and educate immigrant and refugee community gardeners.202431629349100333
2023Museum of Ventura County Ventura, CAB$8,000paidCreate and publish a scholarly journal on uncovering the impact of historical floods and droughts in Ventura County.202431629349100333
2023Klamath Trails Alliance Klamath Falls, ORB$8,000paidThe Geo Trail Extension project is aimed to increase physical activity and trail connectivity.202431629349100333
2023Algonquin Garden Club Algonquin, ILB$8,000paidThis application seeks funding to restore and preserve the historic Mineral Springs site in Towne Park, Algonquin, Ill.202431629349100333
2023Sanctuary Forest Inc Whitehorn, CAB$8,000paidRestoration of an important tributary for salmonid recovery in the Mattole River watershed in northwestern California.202431629349100333
2023Southern Oregon Historical Society Medford, ORB$8,000paidDigitize & preserve 6,000 glass plate negatives by pioneer photographer Peter Britt (18191905) beginning in the 1850s.202431629349100333
2023Mchenry County Conservation Foundat Richmond, ILU$8,000paidTransforming 21 acres to high quality prairie and tying together nearly 500 acres of previously restored land.202431629349100333
2023Gresham Historical Society Gresham, ORB$8,000paidDigitize selected pre-1935 archival materials in the Gresham Historical Society collection for online publication.202431629349100333
2023Blue Zones Project-Healthy Klamath Klamath Falls, ORU$7,600paidThe signage project is aimed to increase trail utilization through signage and education.202431629349100333
2023Coastal Watershed Council Santa Cruz, CAB$5,000paidEngaging the community for river restoration work and improved ecosystem health along the lower San Lorenzo River.202431629349100333
2023Wishtoyo Foundation Ventura, CAB$4,844paidOur internship program trains and mentors Indigenous and other marginalized youth to address environmental injustice.202431629349100333
2023Wingwatchers Inc Klamath Falls, ORU$3,800paidWingwatchers is in need of a floating solar powered pump to be able to better manage the water levels in our wetlands.202431629349100333
2022Alight Donor Services Minneapolis, MNU$15,000paidRefugee Support202321329349103592
2022Museum of Ventura County Ventura, CAB$8,000paidUncovering and publishing the impact of Prohibition on Ventura County residents through a scholarly journal202321329349103592
2022Earth Island Institute Larkspur, CAC$8,000paidProducing videos to increase awareness about carnivores and nonlethal methods, grow new audiences and use in campaigns202321329349103592
2022Wild Farmlands Foundation Gaviota, CAC$8,000paidThis project involves planting and caring for 1,000 native oak trees in the central valley of Restoration Oaks Ranch202321329349103592
2022California Native Plant Society Sacramento, CAB$8,000paidTo protect Californias rarest plants, CNPS will make information on rare plant threats free and publicly available202321329349103592
2022Turtle Island Restoration Network Forest Knolls, CAB$8,000paidProtect endangered Monarch Butterfly habitat through restoration and growing native pollinator plants with students.202321329349103592
2022We Sow We Grow Project Chicago, ILC$8,000paidWSWG is expanding our Community Gardens project by enhancing the gardens and collaborating with other urban farmers.202321329349103592
2022Josephy Center for Arts and Culture Joseph, ORB$7,800paidWith local historians and tribal elders, examine the Confluence of two rivers where Whites and Indians met, 1870-1900202321329349103592
2022Occidental Arts and Ecology Center Occidental, CAB$7,400paidImplementing a suite of wildlife habitat creation and restoration activities across 40 acres in Sonoma County, CA202321329349103592
2022Wolf Creek Community Alliance Grass Valley, CAB$7,000paidcreate mapped biking and hiking tours of the watershed with natural and cultural history points of interest202321329349103592
2022Lost Sierra Food Project Quincy, CAB$5,830paidThe interactive garden is a hands-on classroom that will be incorporated into our production and educational farm202321329349103592
2022White Buffalo Land Trust Summerland, CAC$5,000paidWBLT partners with SY Band of Chumash Environmental Office to develop three Resilience Gardens202321329349103592
2022High Desert Museum Bend, ORB$4,000paiddevelop educational resources that highlight the seldom-told stories of Black pioneers in Central Oregon202321329349103592
2021Wild Farmlands Foundation Gaviota, CAC$8,000paid80-100 Oaks planting & care (9 yr) on private land that hosts programs202200959349100125
2021Sequoia Riverlands Trust Visalia, CAB$8,000paidmiddle school students monitor western pond turtles202200959349100125
2021Applegate Partnership and Watershed Jacksonville, ORD$8,000paidRiparian restoration along Applegate River 1 Acre Park202200959349100125
2021San Diego Parks Foundation San Diego, CAC$6,500paidplant 116 trees & maintain//irrigate/track them ($758/tree)202200959349100125
2021League of Conservation Voters Educa Washington, DCU$3,500paidAdvocates for strong environmental protections, organizes communities to speak up about their environmental values, and engages people in the democratic process in order to enact strong environmental laws.202200959349100125
2021Eugene Debbs Potts Foundation Merlin, ORB$1,578paid43 interpretive plaques at existing museum202200959349100125
2021Southern Coalition for Socil Justic Durham, NCD$1,500paidSupport people of color in their efforts to dismantle structural racism and oppression202200959349100125
2020Elkton Community Education Center Elkton, ORB$8,000paid8 INTERPRETIVE SIGNS FOR LIVING HISTORY FORT202131329349101548
2020A New Way of Life Reentry Project Los Angeles, CAC$8,000paidDUCHESS AWARD-INCARNATION REENTRY PROJECT202131329349101548
2020Turtle Island Restoration Network Forest Knolls, CAB$8,000paidLANDSCAPE FOR REVEGITATION AFER DAM REMOVED202131329349101548
2020Greater Farallones Association San Francisco, CAB$7,500paidTRAIN 20-25 VOLUNTEEERS FOR COASTLINE MONITORING202131329349101548
2020Rogue River Watershed Council Central Point, ORB$7,150paidWATERSHED CLEANUP/INVASIVE REMOVAL202131329349101548
2020Blue Zones Project - Healthy Klamat Klamath Falls, ORU$6,900paidWAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE PROJECT TO INCREASE ACCESS202131329349101548
2020Multicultural Association of Southe Medford, ORC$6,000paidBOOK/CURRICULUM/STORY TELLING/WEBSITE-NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE202131329349101548
2020Coastal Watershed Council Santa Cruz, CAB$5,000paidCONTINUE RESTORATION EFFORTS TO PROVIDE MORE NATIVE PLANTINGS202131329349101548
2020Museum of Ventura County Ventura, CAB$4,550paidDIGITIZE OLD AGRICULTURAL/WILDLIFE FILMS FROM 1920S - 1950S202131329349101548
2019California Native Plant Society Sacramento, CAB$8,000paid2-PART ACORN AND SEEDLING PLANTINGS/STUDY202031049349100118
2019Institute for Conservation Research San Diego, CAU$6,539paidMONITOR ENDANGERED FROG RELEASE/RECOVERY202031049349100118
2019The Land Trust of Napa County Napa, CAD$6,000paidMINIMAL STUDY AND MAPPING202031049349100118
2019Rogue River Watershed Council Central Point, ORB$6,000paidWATERSHED CLEANUP/INVASIVE REMOVAL202031049349100118
2019St Paul Mission Historical Society St Paul, ORB$5,000paidWEBSITE/DIGITIZE STORIES AND ORAL HISTORIES202031049349100118
2019The Sierra Fund Nevada City, CAC$4,320paidFILMS ON NATIVE AMERICAN ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE202031049349100118
2019Coos Watershed Association Coos Bay, ORB$4,000paidRESTORE GARAGE FOR PROPOGATION OF NATIVE PLANTS202031049349100118
2019Josephy Center for Arts and Culture Joseph, ORB$4,000paidHISTORIC PHOTO EXHIBIT/WEBSITE/BOOK202031049349100118
2019Chetco Historical Memorial Project Brookings, ORU$4,000paidUNEARTHED INDIAN VILLAGE PLAQUE202031049349100118
2019Jacksonville Boosters Foundation Jacksonville, ORB$4,000paidSIDEWALK TIMELINE BLOCKS DOCUMENT TOWN202031049349100118
2019Truckee River Watershed Council Truckee, CAB$2,000paidANNUAL WATERSHED CLEANUP BY VOLUNTEERS202031049349100118
2018Coastal Watershed Council Santa Cruz, CAB$6,500paidRiver Health Days. Volunteer restoration activities on San Lorenzo River at Santa Cruz City Park site.201931359349102518
2018Josephy Center for Arts and Culture Joseph, ORB$6,050paidThe Wallowa Country: 1870s-1941; A Historical Photo Exhibit201931359349102518
2018River Otter Ecology Project Forest Knolls, CAB$5,987paidHands On High School: Fun in the Field201931359349102518
2018Cabrillo Economic Development Corp Ventura, CAB$5,750paidThe Santa Paulan Community Garden. Community Garden for low income Seniors.201931359349102518
2018Ocean Institute Dant Point, CAB$5,000paidReprint maritime history book201931359349102518
2018Oregon City Parks Foundation Oregon City, ORB$5,000paidWaterboard Park Enhancement Phase One201931359349102518
2018Wolfcreek Community Alliance Grass Valley, CAU$4,320paidPreserving Native American History in the Wolf Creek Watershed201931359349102518
2018Ocean Blue Project Bend, ORC$4,000paidWillamette River Periwinkle Creek Enhancement201931359349102518
2018Singing Creek Educational Center Eugene, ORB$1,210paidLewis & Clark: Explorers Field Trips. Hands on History-Kids field trips.201931359349102518
2017Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CAB$10,500paidREMOVE INVASIVE PLANTS AND PLANT NATIVES WITH INFO PLAQUES201931419349100218
2017Applegate Trails Association Jacksonville, ORB$8,000paidCOMMUNITY RAIN GARDEN INSTALLATION201931419349100218
2017California Native Plant Society Sacramento, CAB$8,000paidTEACH GARDENING AND COOKING SKILLS TO TROUBLED FAMILIES201931419349100218
2017Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, ALC$8,000paidTeaching Tolerance Program201931419349100218
2017Santa Barbara Historical Society Santa Barbara, CAU$6,100paidSUPPORT COMMUNITY BASED FOOD SYSTM TO CONNECT FARMS201931419349100218
2017Applegate Partnership Watershed Cou Jacksonville, ORD$5,787paidAWARENESS PROGRAM ON RAPTOR POISON IMPACT201931419349100218
2017Truckee River Watershed Council Truckee, CAB$2,000paidTEN THOUSAND REDWOOD PROJECT201931419349100218
2016Rogue River Watershed Council Central Point, ORB$8,000paidTEACH GARDENING AND COOKING SKILLS TO TROUBLED FAMILIES201931689349100413
2016Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CAB$7,413paidWATER QUALITY AND HABITAT WORKSHOPS201931689349100413
2016Coastal Habitat Education Gilroy, CAU$7,105paidSUPPORT COMMUNITY BASED FOOD SYSTM TO CONNECT FARMS201931689349100413
2016Rogue Valley Farm to School Ashland, ORB$6,960paidTEN THOUSAND REDWOOD PROJECT201931689349100413
2016Boone County Historical Museum Belvidere, ILC$6,000paidCOMMUNITY RAIN GARDEN INSTALLATION201931689349100413
2016Calif Urban Streams Partnership Berkeley, CAU$5,505paidFUND THE CREATION OF "SEA CHANGE," A SIX MINUTE VIDEO ABOUT THE PACIFIC201931689349100413
2016Western Neighborhood Project San Francisco, CAB$4,900paidREMOVE INVASIVE PLANTS AND PLANT NATIVES WITH INFO PLAQUES201931689349100413
2016Downers Grove Public Library Downers Grove, ILC$3,430paidCOOKING SKILLS DEMOS AT SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS201931689349100413
2016Lake City Forest Preserve Libertyville, ILU$2,000paidAWARENESS PROGRAM ON RAPTOR POISON IMPACT201931689349100413

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20252025-12-31not stated2025v4.1202641409349100509
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.1202541419349101124
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.0202431629349100333
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202321329349103592
990PF20212021-12-31not stated2021v4.0202200959349100125
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.0202131329349101548
990PF20192019-12-31not stated2019v5.0202031049349100118
990PF20182018-12-31not stated2018v3.1201931359349102518
990PF20172017-12-31not stated2017v2.2201931419349100218
990PF20162016-12-31not stated2016v3.0201931689349100413

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