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Alan J Schottenstein Foundation

Preselected recipients only Newton, Massachusetts · EIN 612055147

Alan J Schottenstein Foundation is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $132,300 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $98,200 the year before.

30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,0001$2.7 million
2024$98,20010$2.8 million
2025$132,30010$3.0 million

How to apply

Alan J Schottenstein Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Alan J Schottenstein Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts3$67,300
Florida7$65,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Etinan Childrens Scholarship Education Foundation
Randolph, MA
General$25,000
Wily Network
Newton, MA
General$25,000
Beth Israel Lahey Health Inc
Cambridge, MA
General$17,300
Sarasota Orchestra
Sarasota, FL
General$15,000
Florida Studio Theatre
Sarasota, FL
General$10,000
Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, FL
General$10,000
Senior Friendship Centers Inc
Sarasota, FL
General$10,000
Twloha Inc
Melbourne, FL
General$10,000
All Faith Food Bank Inc
Sarasota, FL
General$5,000
Children First Inc
Sarasota, FL
General$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Alan J Schottenstein Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Alan J Schottenstein Foundation give?

$132,300 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Alan J Schottenstein Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Donald W Anderson (Director), Lois E Scottenstein (Director) and Tamara Shepard (Director).

What does Alan J Schottenstein Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.

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