Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.0 million in 67 grants; the typical grant was $25,354 and the largest $6.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$17.0 million
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$25,354
- Largest grant$6.4 million
- Assets$18.8 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $14.2 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14.2 million | 66 | $21.7 million |
| 2024 | $17.0 million | 67 | $18.8 million |
How to apply
Jay and Jean 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.
What Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $6.8 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $6.4 million |
| Ohio | 16 | $1.9 million |
| Washington | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 12 | $723,851 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $26,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ner L Horeinu Inc | Religious | $6.4 million |
| National Society for Hebrew Day Schools | Education | $1.9 million |
| Mesorah Heritage Foundation | Education | $1.6 million |
| Gemilos Chasadim Chasdei Moshe | Religious | $1.4 million |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Education | $1.2 million |
| Brothers for Life | Community | $1.1 million |
| Yeshiva Toras Yisrael | Religious | $560,000 |
| American Friends of Nishmat Inc | Education | $281,755 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Community | $253,522 |
| Yeshiva University | Education | $224,840 |
| American Friends of Chasdei Yoseph | Religious | $221,000 |
| Congregation Torat Emet | Religious | $216,500 |
| Columbus Torah Academy | Education | $194,500 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Community | $101,929 |
| Hadassah | Community | $101,454 |
| Shuva Israel Aventura | Community | $100,000 |
| Chabad on Campus at Osu | Education | $90,000 |
| Chabad of Key Biscayne Inc | Education | $78,000 |
| Columbus Community Kollel | Education | $73,189 |
| Belize Heart and Stroke Association of Ny | Healthcare | $72,000 |
| Oae Pinsk Karlin | Religious | $72,000 |
| Osu Chabad House | Religious | $60,000 |
| The Aleph Institute FL | Education | $54,000 |
| American Friends of Ma'agalim | Community | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Services of S Florida | Community | $48,000 |
| Khal B Lev Echod | Religious | $40,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Education | $39,384 |
| Chasdei Shimon | Religious | $36,000 |
| Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation | Education | $36,000 |
| Od Yosef Chai | Education | $36,000 |
| Tehillot Israel Inc | Community | $36,000 |
| United Hatzalah of Israel | Community | $34,807 |
| US Friends of Belize | Community | $26,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio | Community | $25,354 |
| Chayenu Inc | Religious | $25,000 |
| Columbus Museum of Art | Community | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Community | $25,000 |
| Osu Hillel Foundation | Community | $25,000 |
| TH Kids Inc | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Healthcare | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Schottenstein
- Jean Schottenstein
- Jeffrey Schottenstein
- Jonathan Schottenstein
- Joseph Schottenstein
Questions people ask
Does Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation give?
$17.0 million in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $25,354.
Who runs Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay Schottenstein (President), Jean Schottenstein (Secretary & Treasurer), Jeffrey Schottenstein (Vice President) and Jonathan Schottenstein (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.