Joseph J Schott Foundation
The Joseph J Schott Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1960 in Ohio and currently based in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations through grants focused on education, social services, museums, and related charitable activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.1M
+22.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$502K
+32.5% YoY
Grant Count
56
+9.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+20.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is giving for museums, education, and social services.
Areas of interest include:
- Education
- Social services
- Health, including medical research and cancer
- Catholic organizations
- Children and youth
- Arts and culture
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- South Carolina
- Florida
- Michigan
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets (2024): $9,069,497
- Total assets (2023): $9,908,455
Annual Giving:
- 2024: $501,500
- 2023: $378,500
- 2023 Annual Revenue: $781,470
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,069,497 | $7,386,578 | $9,953,433 |
| Revenue | $238,021 | $781,470 | $336,469 |
| Expenses | $701,417 | $850,604 | $527,970 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $616,885 | $551,736 | $464,346 |
| Net Investment Income | $151,743 | $482,602 | $272,846 |
| Distributable Amount | $625,303 | $547,029 | $579,723 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH S SAAL | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 10 | $36,000 |
| WILLIAM DUNNE SAAL | PRESIDENT | 10 | $36,000 |
| R GREGORY SCHOTT | SECRETARY | 10 | $36,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 703 Olde Central Way Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464-2771
Phone: 843-670-8716
Website: schottfoundation.org
EIN: 34-6513748
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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