Kenneth and Loretta Schatz
Kenneth and Loretta Schatz is a private foundation based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 48 grants totaling $260,713 to charitable organizations.
Kenneth and Loretta Schatz at a glance
In short: Kenneth and Loretta Schatz gave $261K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New Jersey. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,713
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,432
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,718
- Total assets
- $207,092
- -10.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (16 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kenneth and Loretta Schatz
- 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: 18 Robin Lake Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Phone: (856) 662-0700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth and Loretta Schatz funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JCFS ($50K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 227 grants of 230 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (48%), Pennsylvania (28%), New York (17%), Tennessee (4%), and Washington, DC (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kenneth and Loretta Schatz open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 48 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 441% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2020) to $261K (2025). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JCFS Cherry Hill, NJ | GIFT | $50,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Bala Cynwyd, PA | GIFT | $30,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | GIFT | $25,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospi Memphis, TN | GIFT | $10,500 |
| Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Fnd Havertown, PA | GIFT | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Philadelphia, PA | GIFT | $10,000 |
| Afmda New York, NY | GIFT | $10,000 |
| Headstrong Woodlyn, PA | GIFT | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of South Jersey Pennsauken, NJ | GIFT | $6,750 |
| American Cancer Society Philadelphia, PA | GIFT | $5,000 |
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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 | $207,092 | $491,932 | $261,589 | $260,713 | 48 | $260,713 | $10,604 | $59,152 |
| 2024 | $230,720 | $599,776 | $256,886 | $255,600 | 43 | $255,600 | $6,993 | $41,524 |
| 2023 | $119,403 | $458,748 | $237,190 | $236,890 | 46 | $236,890 | $5,766 | $29,138 |
| 2022 | $309,318 | $417,830 | $189,155 | $188,000 | 47 | $188,000 | $4,048 | $24,879 |
| 2021 | $269,653 | $385,088 | $158,000 | $157,150 | 46 | $157,150 | $3,528 | $22,474 |
| 2020 | $265,088 | $137,663 | $152,032 | $151,000 | 44 | — | $5,057 | $18,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth and Loretta Schatz reported a distributable amount of $59K 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. Among its 2024 grantees, Kellman Brown Academy describes its mission as empowering children through academic excellence, Jewish values, and personal growth. The Food Bank of South Jersey says it provides food to people in need, nutrition education, and help finding sustainable ways to improve their lives. LARC School describes its work as supporting people with disabilities through opportunities for growth, development, and independence. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $260,713. Grants ranged from $335 to $50,000, with a median of $2,718. The largest listed grants were $50,000 to JCFS in Cherry Hill, New Jersey; $30,000 to Jewish National Fund in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania; and $25,000 to Colel Chabad in Brooklyn, New York. Other grants included $10,500 to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and $10,000 each to Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Shriners Hospital for Children, AFMDA, and Headstrong.
In 2024, the foundation gave $8,500 to Kellman Brown Academy, $5,000 each to American Cancer Society and Food Bank of South Jersey, and $2,500 to LARC School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kenneth Schatz and Loretta Schatz are listed as trustees.
Kenneth and Loretta Schatz's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth Schatz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Loretta Schatz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Kenneth and Loretta Schatz
How much does Kenneth and Loretta Schatz give each year?
Kenneth and Loretta Schatz gave $261K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $256K across 43 grants.
What is Kenneth and Loretta Schatz's typical grant size?
Kenneth and Loretta Schatz's median grant in 2025 was $2,718, and its average grant was $5,432, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenneth and Loretta Schatz that year got $4K on average.
Where does Kenneth and Loretta Schatz give grants?
Kenneth and Loretta Schatz's top state is New Jersey, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cherry Hill, NJ (8 grants), Camden, NJ (6 grants), Voorhees, NJ (5 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does Kenneth and Loretta Schatz give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Kenneth and Loretta Schatz's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (48 grants).
Who are Kenneth and Loretta Schatz's largest grantees?
Kenneth and Loretta Schatz's largest 2025 grantees include JCFS ($50,000), Jewish National Fund ($30,000) and Colel Chabad ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth and Loretta Schatz?
Kenneth and Loretta Schatz reported $207K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kenneth and Loretta Schatz fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2024 grantees, Kellman Brown Academy describes its mission as empowering children through academic excellence, Jewish values, and personal growth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth and Loretta Schatz?
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 Kenneth and Loretta Schatz's EIN?
Kenneth and Loretta Schatz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6913857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Kenneth and Loretta Schatz 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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