Arthur B Schultz Foundation
Accepts applications
Arthur B Schultz Foundation is a private foundation in Lander, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $352,280 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$352,280
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $387,650 the year before.
32% 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 | $387,650 | 31 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $352,280 | 41 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rachael Knapp Richards PO Box 1570, Lander, WY 82520 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 714-5665, rachael@absfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Letter of Intent first guidelines at www.absfoundation.org |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See Website: www.absfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arthur B Schultz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $173,750 in 22 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $83,180 |
| Montana | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $25,450 |
| Maine | 2 | $15,900 |
| Colorado | 1 | $12,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $2,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Possibility Labs | Support the development of the JEI Alumni grant pool | $50,000 |
| Northern Kenya Fund | Education and leadership, mentorship at the high school and university level for adolescent girls in Northern Kenya | $26,000 |
| The Girls Foundation of Tanzania | High quality education, leadership, mentorship, sexual and reproductive health training for adolescent girls | $15,000 |
| Creative Action Institute | Leadership and mentorship training for young women in East Africa | $15,000 |
| Gulu Persons Disabled Network | Assembly, production & distribution of wheelchairs & mobility aids; Small workshop development for adjustments & replacements; & Staff salaries for persons with disabilities in Gulu, Uganda. | $12,500 |
| Young Strong Mothers Foundation | Preventive education materials for Adolescent Girls and Tailoring Equipment for young Tanzanian mothers in the Vocational Training Center for Out of school young mothers in Morogoro. | $12,500 |
| Bulogo Women's Group | Empowering women to become entrepreneurs in Kamuli Ditrict, including funding for personnel/trainers, transportation, start up grants for trained women, equipment and training materials, and entrepreneurial vocational skills project associated costs. | $12,500 |
| Street Business School | Entrepreneurship training for marginalized women in East Africa | $12,500 |
| Jifindishe | Independent study support for nontraditional learners to complete the Tanzanian National Exam - a 2-3 year program with teachers, classrooms, outdoor space and debate opportunities | $12,500 |
| Kyaninga Child Development Center | Support of the Mobility Hub - a bamboo wheelchair production center for PWDs in rural Kyaninga District. | $12,500 |
| Girl Up Initiative | Women's vocational, life skills, and leadership training for at risk young women in Kampala slums | $12,500 |
| Friends of Transitions Guatemala | Wheelchair manufacturing and provision and follow up support for children and adults w disabilities in Guatemala | $12,500 |
| Ascated | Promoting the Inclusion of Children and Young people with physical disabilities in community and school through teacher education, school modifications, and physical therapy. | $11,500 |
| Abaana Community Outreach Africa | Advancing Girls' Education Project which supports 50 girls in Mityana and Rakai-Kyotera District with school fees, internship expenses, and income generating training & activities. | $10,000 |
| Omawa | Supporting grandmothers in economic empowerment activities - training in poultry & goat rearing, vegetable gardening, other small businesses with financial literacy, mentorship, other economic empowerment topics. | $10,000 |
| Nurturing Minds | Supporting girls with disabilities to attend SEGA, a high quality secondary boarding school for girls in Morogoro, TZ | $10,000 |
| Cbido | support pwd in rural west TZ with mobility devices, health services, and economic activities | $9,500 |
| Empowered Girls | Girls leadership and empowerment training for Masaai girls and some boys in Masaai villages outside Arusha, TZ | $9,000 |
| Victoria's Giving Foundation | Education/tuition fees for 1 vocational school student, 50 Primary and Secondary School Student trainings; Women's group Initiatives, Staff and volunteer salaries support for Girls clubs, mentorship and leadership trainings. | $8,750 |
| Alem | Jazz my Chair wheelchair repair clinics run by people with disabilities outside Mexico City - empowerment and practical repairs for PWDs. | $8,000 |
| Katalemwa Cheshire House | Production of local assistive devices for children with disabilities & Street Business School training roll out for caregivers of PWDs. | $7,500 |
| Panda Initiative | Wezesha Binti project empowers girls with sewing & design skills, mentorship & leadership support for girls and young women school drop-outs | $7,500 |
| Kyaninga Child Development Center | KCDC project to support the African Disability Collaboration Annual Meeting with peer visits between organizations supporting PWDs, training for smaller organizations working with PWDs. | $7,500 |
| Wiser School | Tuition and Associated Fees for bright rural girls to attend The Wiser School in Kenya, a high quality holistic education model geared toward Kenyan National Exam preparation and life/leadership skills development. | $7,500 |
| Pamoja Youth Initiative | Binti Jasirir (Brave Girl) Project support to empower young women in Zanzibar with tourism focused business skills, leadership, life skills. | $6,500 |
| With Women Kisoboka | Entrepreneurship training for rural women's groups including financial literacy, business training, skill development, and leadership. | $6,000 |
| Glorious United for Rural Developme | Icyizere Project supporting 11 teen mothers in vocational training, including sewing machines, salon equipment, rent, equipment and stipend for volunteers. | $6,000 |
| Possibility Labs | Support the development of the JEI Alumni Grant Pool | $4,180 |
| Northern Kenya Fund | Education and leadership, mentorship at the high school and university level for adolescent girls in Northern Kenya | $4,000 |
| One World Children's Foundation | OWCF - fiscal sponsor for KCDC support for the mobility hub to manufacture and produce bamboo wheelchairs for PWDs and CWDs | $4,000 |
| Panda Initiative | Wezesha Binti project empowers girls with sewing & design skills, mentorship & leadership support for girls and young women school drop-outs. | $1,500 |
| Gillette Soccer Club | Dedicated to the growth and development of competitive soccer players to participate in the highlest level of soccer competition, consistent with the governing bodies of FIFA, USSF, USYSA, and WSA. | $1,000 |
| Mtindo | support social entrepreneur to network and fundraise at Opportunity Collaboration | $1,000 |
| National Nordic Foundation | Supporting the development of Young Nordic ski athletes and female coaches in Nordic skiing | $1,000 |
| Lander Nordic Ski Association | Supporting trail building and other nordic ski initiatives for local ski community in Lander WY | $1,000 |
| The Girls Foundation of Tanzania | High quality education, leadership, mentorship, sexual and reproductive health training for adolescent girls | $900 |
| Young Strong Mothers Association | Preventive educational Materials for Adolescent Girls and Tailoring equipment for teen mothers. | $500 |
| Panda Initiative | Wezesha Binti project empowers girls with sewing & design skills, mentorship & leadership support for girls and young women school drop-outs | $500 |
| Sawtooth Botanical | A community garden in Ketchum Idaho teaching about biomes, food growing, art installations, and sacred spaces for the community in Idaho | $500 |
| New Africa Fund | giving opportunities to young people from underserved backgrounds through skills development, mentorship, and access to essential tools to build sustainable livelihoods. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachael Knapp Richards
- Erik Schultz
- Tale Finnanger
- Shanu Bashuna
- Preben Schultz
Questions people ask
Does Arthur B Schultz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See Website: www.absfoundation.org.
How much does Arthur B Schultz Foundation give?
$352,280 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Arthur B Schultz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rachael Knapp Richards (Executive Dir.), Erik Schultz (Treasurer), Tale Finnanger (Chairman) and Shanu Bashuna (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Arthur B Schultz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and education.