Walter L Schautz Foundation
Accepts applications
Walter L Schautz Foundation is a private foundation in Kingston, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $521,700 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$521,700
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$15.2 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $559,000 the year before.
26% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $459,050 | 54 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $559,000 | 50 | $11.5 million |
| 2025 | $521,700 | 59 | $15.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Walter L Schautz 575 Pierce St Suite 400, Kingston, PA 18704 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 344-1174 |
| What to submit | Organization submitting applications for contributions must also submit evidence from the IRS that it is a 501 (c) (3) organization. |
What Walter L Schautz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 54 | $499,700 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army of Scranton | Thanksgiving meals & scranton social services | $65,000 |
| United Way of Lackawanna County | Annual campaign & gift of warmth | $60,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Meals for the needy | $45,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster relief for lackawanna cty | $40,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi Kitchen | Food for the needy | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Scranton | After school program, kids campaign & summer program | $25,500 |
| Friends of the Poor | Food for needy | $25,000 |
| Lackawanna Branch Pa Assoc for the Blind | Client support & assistance for the blind | $20,000 |
| United Neighborhood Center of Nepa | Feed a friend, annual campaign & food for needy | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Scranton | Pediatric rehab & operations | $12,000 |
| Greater Scranton YMCA | Year end appeal, annual campaign, summer camp & after school program | $10,000 |
| Penn State University Scranton Campus | Scholarship fund & student hardship fund | $10,000 |
| Weinberg Food Bank | Food for needy | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Wounded warrior assistance | $10,000 |
| St Vladimir's Church | Church projects & help people of ukraine | $10,000 |
| Bread Basket | Food for needy | $5,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church | Operating expenses & infant care | $5,000 |
| Elan Skilled Nursing & Rehab | Service for the aging | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Sacred Heart | Sustain superior & patient care | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Helping children | $5,000 |
| St Joseph's Center | Annual campaign | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Visitation Church | Heating bills, church projects & electric & ac | $5,000 |
| University of Scranton | Leahy clinic | $5,000 |
| Wvia Public Media | General operating | $5,000 |
| WRC | Annual campaign | $5,000 |
| Friends With Paws Rescue | Vet care & food | $3,000 |
| Geisinger Health System Fnd | Health & wellness programs | $3,000 |
| Goodwill Industries | General expenses | $3,000 |
| Griffin Pond Animal Shelter | Vet care & food | $3,000 |
| Jessup Hose Co #2 | Fundraiser for new truck | $3,000 |
| Lackawanna Pro Bono Inc | Legal fees for the poor | $3,000 |
| Masonic Charities of the GW Grand Lodge | Masonic charities | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Villa Residence | Care for elderly | $3,000 |
| The Arc of Northeastern Pa | Childrens program | $3,000 |
| Scranton Cultural Center | Renovations & annual fund | $3,000 |
| Waverly Community House | Destination freedom | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical supplies | $2,500 |
| Dooley Intermed | Health care for the needy | $2,500 |
| Keystone College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Northeastern Pa Philharmonic | Supplies for low income families | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter Schautz
- Deborah Raban
- James Reid Esq
- David P Rudis Cpa
- Ann Gilmartin
Questions people ask
Does Walter L Schautz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Walter L Schautz Foundation give?
$521,700 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Walter L Schautz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Walter Schautz (President/Treasurer), Deborah Raban (Secretary), James Reid Esq (Director) and David P Rudis Cpa (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Walter L Schautz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and education.