The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $47.9 million in 1,431 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$47.9 million
- Number of grants1,431
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10.0 million
- Assets$259 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $41.0 million the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41.0 million | 1,550 | $253 million |
| 2024 | $47.9 million | 1,431 | $259 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Foundation Manager Richard M Schulz 6600 France Ave S Ste 550, Minneapolis, MN 55435 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 324-8900 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 48 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $160,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 415 | $34.1 million |
| Florida | 235 | $10.1 million |
| Michigan | 60 | $314,052 |
| Georgia | 13 | $309,425 |
| Wisconsin | 76 | $306,855 |
| Illinois | 48 | $183,767 |
| Tennessee | 41 | $183,549 |
| Colorado | 38 | $182,058 |
| California | 42 | $154,868 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $126,862 |
Grants paid in 2024
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Schulze
- Kevin S Bergman
- Ann L Winblad
- Mark C Dienhart
- Steven A Schumeister
- Richard V Schulze
- Kathleen Blatz
- Debra L Schulze
- Wilson Bradshaw
- Joseph Williamson
Questions people ask
Does The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org.
How much does The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation give?
$47.9 million in tax year 2024, across 1,431 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard M Schulze (Director), Kevin S Bergman (Trustee), Ann L Winblad (Trustee) and Mark C Dienhart (President and Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.