Case fileDonor-Advised FundHigh-profile
Schwab Charitable Fund
Appears in filings: 2017, 2019–2023
Total known giving to Capital Research Center
$153,470
“Schwab's donor-advised fund openly advertises anonymous giving.”
Why this donor matters
Schwab Charitable (now DAFgiving360) is a donor-advised fund sponsor that openly offers donors the option to give anonymously. Where it appears in Capital Research Center's records, the public sees the fund — not the person who recommended the gift.
Giving on record
| Year | Recipient | Source filing | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Capital Research Center | IRS Form 990 (2023) ↗ | $34,445 |
| 2022 | Capital Research Center | IRS Form 990 (2022) ↗ | $37,150 |
| 2021 | Capital Research Center | IRS Form 990 (2021) ↗ | $51,625 |
| 2020 | Capital Research Center | IRS Form 990 (2020) ↗ | $12,475 |
| 2019 | Capital Research Center | IRS Form 990 (2019) ↗ | $7,375 |
| 2017 | Capital Research Center | IRS Form 990 (2017) ↗ | $10,400 |
| Total | $153,470 | ||
Why this matters
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