Schwemm Family Foundation
Private foundation · Bethesda, MD · EIN 46-2945532 · reported 2023–2025
60grants reported
$7,968median award
$5,000lower quartile
$2,000smallest grant
$407Ktotal paid
4states reached
3years giving
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
8917 Battery PL
Bethesda, MD 20814-2639
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Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Shakespeare Company Shakespeare Performances/Acting for Incarcerated | San Rafael, CA | $15,000 |
| Upwell Turtles Upwell conducts aerial surveys and satellite tags and tracks West Pacific leatherback sea turtles. | Monterey, CA | $10,000 |
| Depave Depave will advance green schoolyards at three Title 1 schools in Portland, Oregon. | Portland, OR | $10,000 |
| Friends of Sausal Creek Native plant revegetation to create thriving, resilient greenspaces for Oakland communities. | Oakland, CA | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Owyhee Protecting Birch Creek Historic Ranch through volunteer-based stewardship planning and engagement. | Ontario, OR | $10,000 |
| High Desert Museum The Museum will pioneer the study of Mazama newts in captivity, advancing species preservation. | Bend, OR | $10,000 |
| Urban Rivers Expand native plantings at the Wild Mile park and strengthen our stewardship volunteer program | Chicago, IL | $10,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust WRP restores riparian ecosystems, serving as a model for watershed resilience regionally and beyond. | Santa Barbara, CA | $10,000 |
| The Beaver Coalition Dba Project Be Building ecological resiliency by relocating beavers that would otherwise be killed to public lands. | Jacksonville, OR | $9,900 |
| Museum of Ventura County Digitization of slides and negatives, reels, and microfilm of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster. | Ventura, CA | $8,000 |
| Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project Independent field surveying of USFS timber sales on national forests in E Oregon and SE Washington. | Eugene, OR | $8,000 |
| Algonquin Garden Club This application seeks funding to restore and preserve the historic Mineral Springs site in Towne Pa | Algonquin, IL | $8,000 |
| Eco Urban Gardens Installation of a Farm Lab for outdoor learning with a green wall to reduce pollution and noise from | Los Angeles, CA | $8,000 |
| Gresham Historical Society Digitize selected pre-1935 archival materials in the Gresham Historical Society collection for onlin | Gresham, OR | $8,000 |
| International Rescue Committee The project will expand IRC's Community Garden and educate immigrant and refugee community gardeners | San Diego, CA | $8,000 |
| Klamath Trails Alliance The Geo Trail Extension project is aimed to increase physical activity and trail connectivity. | Klamath Falls, OR | $8,000 |
| McHenry County Conservation Foundat Transforming 21 acres to high quality prairie and tying together nearly 500 acres of previously rest | Richmond, IL | $8,000 |
| Museum of Ventura County Create and publish a scholarly journal on uncovering the impact of historical floods and droughts in | Ventura, CA | $8,000 |
| Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Purchase and installation of interpretive panels on turntable fence and rail crossing signals exhibi | Portland, OR | $8,000 |
| Sanctuary Forest Inc Restoration of an important tributary for salmonid recovery in the Mattole River watershed in northw | Whitehorn, CA | $8,000 |
| Southern Oregon Historical Society Digitize & preserve 6,000 glass plate negatives by pioneer photographer Peter Britt (18191905) begin | Medford, OR | $8,000 |
| The Wetlands Conservancy Increase wetland awareness and enhance local wetlands through stewardship, including planting and ed | Portland, OR | $8,000 |
| Albina Cooperative Garden To grow food and share it with community members and those in need, while also educating about susta | Portland, OR | $8,000 |
| Elkhorn Slough Foundation To conserve and restore Elkhorn Slough and its watershed | Moss Landing, CA | $8,000 |
| Museum of Ventura County To engage participants in meaningful experiences with history, art, culture, and each other | Ventura, CA | $8,000 |
| Project Coyote Under Earth Island I To promote compassionate conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, | Berkeley, CA | $8,000 |
| Santa Monica Historical Society Inc To collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the Santa Monica Bay Area for future gene | Santa Monica, CA | $8,000 |
| The San Diego River Park Foundation To improve the lives of everyone and everything involved with the San Diego River by creating the Sa | San Diego, CA | $8,000 |
| Upwell Turtles To protect and recover endangered populations of turtles through research and conservation actions t | Monterey, CA | $8,000 |
| Friends of the Chicago River RVSP empowers river edge restoration and stewardship across the Chicago-Calumet River system. | Chicago, IL | $7,975 |
| Friends of the Chicago River To protect and restore the Chicago-Calumet River system for all people, water, and wildlife | Chicago, IL | $7,960 |
| The Watershed Research and Training To promote a healthy forest and a healthy community through research, training and education | Hayfork, CA | $7,894 |
| Central Sierra Environmental Resour To protect water, wildlife, and wild places across the Northern Yosemite region through field work, | Twain Harte, CA | $7,815 |
| LA Jolla Historical Society To inspire and empower the community to make La Jolla's diverse past relevant to contemporary life | LA Jolla, CA | $7,741 |
| Blue Zones Project-Healthy Klamath The signage project is aimed to increase trail utilization through signage and education. | Klamath Falls, OR | $7,600 |
| American River Parkway Foundation To support the preservation and enjoyment of the American River Parkway by fostering environmental e | Carmichael, CA | $7,530 |
| Friends of San Pedro To foster community awareness of early Californian history, culture, and heritage and the Rancho's D | Compton, CA | $7,000 |
| Wishtoyo Foundation Assessment of habitat and drought refugia for endangered aquatic and semi aquatic species. | Venture, CA | $6,344 |
| Wishtoyo Foundation Protecting the environment, preserving Chumash culture, educating future generations on what it mean | Venture, CA | $6,240 |
| Ashland Climate Collaborative Free bicycle safety instruction for all 4/5th and K/1st graders in the Ashland school district. | Ashland, OR | $5,000 |
| Coastal Watershed Council Engaging the community for river restoration work and improved ecosystem health along the lower San | Santa Cruz, CA | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo The California Condor Nest Guarding Program is a research-driven program to protect California condo | Santa Barbara, CA | $5,000 |
| Catlow1927org To restore and revitalize the historic Catlow Theatre in Barrington, Illinois, transforming it into | Barrington, IL | $5,000 |
| Leach Botanical Garden To build community, celebrate nature, and inspire environmental stewardship by offering immersive, r | Portland, OR | $5,000 |
| Freedomfarms To rescue and care for animals in need, while promoting animal rights, veganism, and coexistence | Golden Hill, OR | $5,000 |
| Golden Rull Reentry To help the formerly incarcerated successfully re-enter society through a trauma-informed, community | Medford, OR | $5,000 |
| Wishtoyo Foundation Our internship program trains and mentors Indigenous and other marginalized youth to address environ | Ventura, CA | $4,844 |
| Arroyos Foothills Conservancy To conserve, protect, and steward natural open space to combat climate change and support wildlife h | Pasadena, CA | $4,500 |
| Arroyos Foothills Conservancy The Sunshine Preserve Restoration Project will engage a community to restore urban wildlands. | Pasadena, CA | $4,200 |
| Leap Lab Ventura County Science Cen To inspire curiosity, foster innovation, and make science accessible for all | Santa Paula, CA | $4,000 |
| Los Compadres de Escuela Longfellow Supporting the education of children at Henry W. Longfellow Spanish Language Immersion Magnet School | San Diego, CA | $4,000 |
| Wingwatchers Inc Wingwatchers is in need of a floating solar powered pump to be able to better manage the water level | Klamath Falls, OR | $3,800 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge To protect, preserve, and steward the Columbia Gorge | Portland, OR | $3,050 |
| Friends of the Chicago River Litter Free Chicago-Calumet River provides opportunities for litter prevention and removal in the Ch | Chicago, IL | $2,580 |
| Ashland Food Project Duchess Award-Food Security | Ashland, OR | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Duchess Award-Food Security | Chicago, IL | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Duchess Award-Food Security | Los Angeles, CA | $2,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank Duchess Award-Food Security | Santa Rosa, CA | $2,000 |
| UNICEF USA 186 Duchess Award-Food Security | New York, NY | $2,000 |
| Ashland Parks Foundation To enhance the quality of life in Ashland by financially supporting its parks system and recreation | Ashland, OR | $2,000 |
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