David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation
The David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in North Carolina and Illinois.
David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation at a glance
In short: David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation gave $455K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $455,200
- -46.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,514
- -96.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,458,478
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Duke University ($150K). Together the top 10 received $435K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 31 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 14% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 414% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2021) to $844K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $455K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | Annual Fund; Scholarship | $150,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society Ashville, NC | General Support | $62,700 |
| Asheville Buncombe Community Asheville, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Asheville, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Depaul University Chicago, IL | General Support | $37,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Brevard Music Center Braverd, NC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Hendersonville Rescue Mission Hendersonville, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Walnut Cove Members Association Skyland, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,458,478 | $1,547,902 | $467,336 | $455,200 | 14 | $462,143 | $799,933 | $111,629 |
| 2024 | $2,074,086 | $168,626 | $866,505 | $843,800 | 1 | $862,493 | $164,938 | $131,383 |
| 2023 | $2,770,186 | $93,963 | $340,483 | $332,000 | 1 | $337,737 | $83,605 | $151,007 |
| 2022 | $3,017,107 | $57,019 | $385,289 | $326,500 | 14 | $368,073 | $64,175 | $162,856 |
| 2021 | $3,345,375 | $4,637,610 | $221,638 | $177,500 | 1 | $182,491 | $2,055,410 | $120,922 |
| 2020 | $1,005,623 | $412,777 | $212,021 | $199,500 | 13 | — | $207,341 | $69,414 |
| 2019 | $974,311 | $400,256 | $195,128 | $190,000 | 10 | — | $200,297 | $58,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in animal welfare, hunger relief, education, charitable services, music education, and community support. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions: Asheville Humane Society says it works to build a supportive community that positively impacts pets and people; MANNA FoodBank says it works to end hunger in western North Carolina; and DePaul University describes its work as supporting students’ integral human development through teaching and academic excellence. Other grantees describe work that includes scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies (Evans Scholars Foundation), charitable service to people in need (Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte), music education for gifted young musicians (Brevard Music Center), shelter, food, and clothing for people in need (Hendersonville Rescue Mission), and community-building and charitable efforts in western North Carolina (Walnut Cove Members Association).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $455,200. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest reported grants included $150,000 to Duke University for its annual fund and scholarships, $62,700 to Asheville Humane Society for general support, $50,000 each to Asheville Buncombe Community and MANNA Food Bank for general support, and $37,500 to DePaul University for general support. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Evans Scholars Foundation and Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, and $15,000 to Brevard Music Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David A Schoenholz and Susan H Schoenholz as trustees.
David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David A. Schoenholz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan H. Schoenholz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation
How much does David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation give each year?
David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation gave $455K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $844K across 1 grant.
What is David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation's typical grant size?
David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $32,514, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation give grants?
David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (6 grants).
Does David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation's largest grantees?
David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Duke University ($150,000), Asheville Humane Society ($62,700) and Asheville Buncombe Community ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation?
David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $462K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in animal welfare, hunger relief, education, charitable services, music education, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation's EIN?
David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4211341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-and-susan-schoenholz-foundation-morg_d253f18bdc3349588d3ec806376c3d86
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