Schatz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schatz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Addison, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $42,074 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$42,074
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $59,668 the year before.
21% 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 | $59,668 | 37 | $764,721 |
| 2024 | $42,074 | 38 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Schatz Family 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 Schatz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 15 | $17,257 |
| Virginia | 3 | $7,000 |
| New York | 6 | $5,008 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $709 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservatory | General | $5,000 |
| Shelborne Farms | General | $2,500 |
| Shelburne Museum | General | $2,500 |
| Flynn Center for the Performance Arts | General | $2,000 |
| University School of Nashville | General | $2,000 |
| Vergennes Partnership Inc | General | $1,500 |
| Vermont Public Radio | General | $1,200 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General | $1,008 |
| 350 | General | $1,000 |
| Addison Volunteer Fire Department | General | $1,000 |
| Belmont Mansion | General | $1,000 |
| Belmont University | General | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | General | $1,000 |
| Democracy Now | General | $1,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Hampsire College | General | $1,000 |
| Lake Champlain Committee | General | $1,000 |
| Mountain Lake PBS | General | $1,000 |
| Northeast Organic Farming Association-Vt | General | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | General | $1,000 |
| Pitzer College | General | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General | $1,000 |
| US Committee Refugees and Immigrants - Vermont | General | $1,000 |
| Uvm Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Vermont Fish & Wildlife | General | $1,000 |
| William and Mary University Advancement | General | $1,000 |
| Vermont Government | General | $1,000 |
| Town Hall Theater | General | $750 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $709 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | General | $500 |
| Sheldon Museum | General | $500 |
| Vermont Foodbank | General | $500 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General | $500 |
| Staten Island Zoo | General | $500 |
| Middleburys | General | $200 |
| Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity | General | $107 |
| Csu Foundation | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert D Schatz
- Lisa G Schatz
Questions people ask
Does Schatz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schatz Family Foundation give?
$42,074 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Schatz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert D Schatz (Trustee) and Lisa G Schatz (Trustee).
What does Schatz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.