Joseph J Schott Foundation
Accepts applications
Joseph J Schott Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $501,500 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $115,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$501,500
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $378,500 the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $367,000 | 46 | $10.7 million |
| 2023 | $378,500 | 51 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $501,500 | 56 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Dunne Saal 703 Olde Central Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (843) 670-8716 |
| What to submit | Grant request are sent to the attention of trustee listed in line 2A |
What Joseph J Schott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to South Carolina. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 18 | $210,000 |
| Florida | 16 | $163,000 |
| Michigan | 10 | $56,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schott Communities | General operation | $115,000 |
| Trident Academy | General operation | $50,000 |
| Carolina Art Association | General operation | $25,000 |
| Porter-Gaud Foundation | Renewal capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Roper Hospital Foundation | General operation | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | General operation | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High School | General operation | $10,000 |
| Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center | Above and beyond capital | $10,000 |
| Harbor Springs Historical Society | General operation | $10,000 |
| McLaren N Michigan Hospital Foundation | General operation | $10,000 |
| Musc Foundation | General operation | $10,000 |
| N Michigan Habitat for Humanity | General operation | $10,000 |
| ONE80 Place | General operation | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charleston | General operation | $10,000 |
| St Rita | General operation | $10,000 |
| Trident United Way | General operation | $10,000 |
| Golden Strings Inc | General operation | $7,500 |
| NCH Healthcare | General operation | $7,500 |
| Aggieland Humane Society | General operation | $5,000 |
| American Lung Association | General operation | $5,000 |
| Autism Collier Inc | General operation | $5,000 |
| Charleston Symphony | General operation | $5,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation | General operation | $5,000 |
| Discalced Carmelite Nuns | General operation | $5,000 |
| Feed the Need | General operation | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle | General operating | $5,000 |
| Halos | General operation | $5,000 |
| Lilabean Foundation | General operation | $5,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservacy | General operation | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | General operation | $5,000 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Simple Needs Ga Inc | General operation | $5,000 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | General operation | $5,000 |
| St John's Community Fund | General operation | $5,000 |
| The Room at the Inn | General operation | $5,000 |
| Village Repertory Co | General operation | $5,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | General operation | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies | General operating | $2,500 |
| Bliss | General operation | $2,500 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | General operation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth S Saal
- William Dunne Saal
- R Gregory Schott
Questions people ask
Does Joseph J Schott Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Joseph J Schott Foundation give?
$501,500 in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Joseph J Schott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth S Saal (Vice President/Treasurer), William Dunne Saal (President) and R Gregory Schott (Secretary).
What does Joseph J Schott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.