Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation
The Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish religious and educational organizations, a veterans-support organization, a medical center foundation, and Ohio State University Foundation.
Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation at a glance
In short: Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation gave $17.0M across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $254K), top state New York. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,996,165
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $253,674
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,354
- Total assets
- $10,456,755
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (21 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Tt Assoc Inc 4300 E Fifth Av, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 449-3559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NER L Horeinu Inc ($6.4M). Together the top 10 received $14.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
318 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 318 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (40%), Arizona (38%), Ohio (11%), Washington (6%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 67 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $108K; repeat grants $320K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $44K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9.7M (2020) to $17.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $17.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NER L Horeinu Inc Chandler, AZ | Religious | $6,383,681 |
| National Society for Hebrew Day Schools Brooklyn, NY | Education | $1,916,500 |
| Mesorah Heritage Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Education | $1,601,488 |
| Gemilos Chasadim Chasdei Moshe Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $1,363,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Education | $1,154,544 |
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | Community | $1,093,000 |
| Yeshiva Toras Yisrael Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $560,000 |
| American Friends of Nishmat Inc New York, NY | Education | $281,755 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | Community | $253,522 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Education | $224,840 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,456,755 | $24,387,230 | $17,101,987 | $16,996,165 | 67 | $16,996,165 | $7,692,956 | $766,716 |
| 2023 | $10,176,037 | $19,136,551 | $14,264,008 | $14,195,423 | 66 | $14,195,423 | $4,732,364 | $648,288 |
| 2022 | $10,058,354 | $13,356,737 | $16,152,029 | $15,888,940 | 69 | $15,886,440 | $278,117 | $762,246 |
| 2021 | $12,858,446 | $29,259,001 | $17,865,422 | $17,769,642 | 63 | $17,769,642 | $14,629,487 | $1,273,593 |
| 2020 | $8,287,205 | $14,535,862 | $9,778,615 | $9,675,497 | 53 | — | $888,148 | $657,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $767K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants show support for religious and educational organizations, as well as community-related causes. Grantees’ own descriptions provide examples of their work: National Society for Hebrew Day Schools says it provides religious services, religious and educational programs, and assistance to Hebrew day schools. Brothers for Life says it supports Jewish and Israeli veterans through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid. Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation says it raises funds for a Florida acute-care teaching and research facility that provides health care, including charity care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $16,996,165. The median grant was $25,354; grants ranged from $500 to $6,383,681. Among the largest reported grants were $6,383,681 to NER L HOREINU INC, $1,916,500 to National Society for Hebrew Day Schools, $1,601,488 to Mesorah Heritage Foundation, $1,363,000 to Gemilos Chasodim Chasdei Moshe, and $1,154,544 to The Ohio State University Foundation. Other notable grants included $1,093,000 to Brothers for Life, $281,755 to American Friends of Nishmat Inc, and $253,522 to Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jay Schottenstein as president; Jean Schottenstein as secretary and treasurer; and Jeffrey Schottenstein, Jonathan Schottenstein, and Joseph Schottenstein as vice presidents.
Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation is led by Jay Schottenstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Schottenstein
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Schottenstein
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Schottenstein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Schottenstein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Schottenstein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation
How much does Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation give each year?
Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation gave $17.0M across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14.2M across 66 grants.
What is Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation's typical grant size?
Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,354, and its average grant was $253,674, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation that year got $108K on average.
Where does Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation give grants?
Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (38%) and Ohio (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (14 grants), New York, NY (13 grants), Columbus, OH (11 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (25 grants), "Religious" (20 grants) and "Education" (18 grants).
Who are Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation's largest grantees?
Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NER L Horeinu Inc ($6,383,681), National Society for Hebrew Day Schools ($1,916,500) and Mesorah Heritage Foundation ($1,601,488), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation?
Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $767K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants show support for religious and educational organizations, as well as community-related causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation's EIN?
Jay and Jean Schottenstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1111955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jay and Jean Schottenstein 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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