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Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 311640316  ·  Private foundation

Based in San Francisco, California, Schwab Charitable Fund has awarded $24.44B across 261,580 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Johns Hopkins University. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$8.87B
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$47.55B
Assets (FY2025)
261,580
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Schwab Charitable Fund funds

Schwab Charitable Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, economic development, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include families, youth pop.

familiesyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Johns Hopkins University
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$517.4M2024
Johns Hopkins University
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$481.8M2023
Blue Jays Unlimited
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$404.8M2020

How to apply for funding from Schwab Charitable Fund

Schwab Charitable Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at schwabcharitable.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Schwab Charitable Fund

Does Schwab Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
Schwab Charitable Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Schwab Charitable Fund fund?
Schwab Charitable Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Johns Hopkins University, Blue Jays Unlimited. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Schwab Charitable Fund give in grants?
Schwab Charitable Fund's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $8.87B in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.44B over 261,580 grants.
Where is Schwab Charitable Fund located?
Schwab Charitable Fund is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311640316.
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About this profile. This page is built from Schwab Charitable Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Schwab Charitable Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.