Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies

Private foundation · EIN 73-1312965 · since 1989schusterman.org·Israel, Tulsa, United States·Updated 13 October 2026

At a glance

$333M

Annual giving, 2024 tax year

From the Form 990-PF filing

Invitation only

Unsolicited applications are not accepted

This funder does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation chooses the organisations it funds itself.

Key takeaways

Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies is a large funder, having paid $333,457,955 in grants according to its latest filing, but it operates by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests, so most small charities will not be able to approach it directly with a cold application.
Its priority geographic focus is the United States, Israel and Tulsa, and its work concentrates on criminal justice, democracy and voting rights, education, gender and reproductive equity, Tulsa youth and families, and Jewish community themes, so fit with these areas matters a great deal.
No grant range is stated, so there is no public guide to a realistic request size.
Individuals are not funded, so they should not apply.
Given the invitation-only, relationship-led process and its stated focus on long-term investment and partnerships with communities, experts, nonprofits and governments, the most practical step for an aligned organisation is to build visibility and relationships in these fields rather than submitting an unsolicited proposal.

Overview

Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies is a US private foundation based in Tulsa, OK.

What they fund

Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2024, TY2023, TY2022) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.

Priority Areas

Schusterman Family Philanthropies invests in leaders and organisations to drive and support long-term systemic change towards more just and inclusive societies in the United States and Israel. Its U.S. portfolios address criminal justice, democracy and voting rights, education, gender and reproductive equity, Tulsa, and Jewish communities. Its Jewish work seeks to empower young people to shape joyful, inclusive communities, deepen their connection to Israel and contribute to a better world. In Tulsa, it invests in youth and families and works alongside partners to strengthen public education, higher education, social services and housing. Across its work, it values learning, long-term investment and partnerships with communities, experts, nonprofits and governments.

Themes

Criminal justice
Democracy and voting rights
Education
Gender and reproductive equity
Tulsa youth and families
Israel
Jewish community

Geographic Focus

Priority: United States; Israel; Tulsa.

What They Don't Fund

Individuals

How to apply

The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Application success factors

What the foundation says:

It focuses on systemic issues requiring ongoing learning, long-term investment, multifaceted approaches and committed partners.
It aims to listen to the people and communities most affected by the issues it addresses.
It invests in organisations and leaders positioned to make an impact.
It values learning, due diligence and impact alongside innovation, flexibility and risk-taking.

Officers and directors

Raquel Gozzi — Treasurer
David Weil — Co-President & Director
Janet Duffy — Vice-President - Finance & Accounting
Matthew Schneider — Secretary
Julie Mikuta — Co-President
Lisa Eisen — Co-President
Lynn Schusterman — Director
Stacy Schusterman — Chairperson & Director

From the latest Form 990-PF filing

3 years of tax filings

Year	Total expenses	Grants paid	Assets	Filing document
2022 tax year	$405,007,228	$382,271,662	$3,337,014,812	Filing for 2022 tax year
2023 tax year	$381,817,906	$363,537,242	$3,155,972,879	Filing for 2023 tax year
2024 tax year	$347,365,697	$333,457,955	$3,034,631,595	Filing for 2024 tax year

Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.