Lori Schottenstein Foundation
The Lori Schottenstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. In 2024, it made grants to organizations that included Jewish religious and educational institutions, community-service organizations, a children’s hospital, and an equine-rescue organization.
Lori Schottenstein Foundation at a glance
In short: Lori Schottenstein Foundation gave $469K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $468,500
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,295
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,233,778
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% 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 Lori Schottenstein 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: 4300 East 5Th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 449-4253
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lori Schottenstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $356K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 113 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in New York (5%), Florida (5%), New Jersey (2%), and Tennessee (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lori Schottenstein Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $469K (2024) to $592K (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $469K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center New Albany, OH | Religious | $100,000 |
| Columbus Community Mikvah Fund at CJ Foundation Columbus, OH | Religious | $50,000 |
| Schottenstein Chabad House Columbus, OH | Religious | $50,000 |
| Jewish Columbus Columbus, OH | Religious | $36,000 |
| Columbus Torah Academy Columbus, OH | Religious | $25,000 |
| Congregation Torat Emet Columbus, OH | Religious | $25,000 |
| Rabbi Alexander S Gross Hebrew Academy Miami Beach, FL | Education | $25,000 |
| Bikur Cholim Fund at CJ Foundation Columbus, OH | Religious | $15,000 |
| Columbus Humane Society Hilliard, OH | Community | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Columbus, OH | Community | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,233,778 | $547,821 | $476,619 | $468,500 | 22 | $468,500 | $545,889 | $564,035 |
| 2023 | $4,162,576 | $425,277 | $576,039 | $564,500 | 25 | $564,500 | $422,734 | $477,498 |
| 2022 | $4,313,338 | $275,138 | $610,462 | $592,000 | 24 | $592,000 | $269,270 | $479,676 |
| 2021 | $4,648,662 | $541,797 | $523,451 | $500,000 | 22 | $500,000 | $531,976 | $545,257 |
| 2020 | $4,630,316 | $257,351 | $519,396 | $500,000 | 20 | — | $246,755 | $434,037 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lori Schottenstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $564K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious organizations, education, and community organizations. Among the grantees, Columbus Torah Academy describes its mission as promoting Jewish education within an Orthodox framework alongside secular education. Jewish Family Services says it helps individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency and emotional stability. Bella Run Equine describes its work as rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses bound for slaughter.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $468,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center, $50,000 each to Columbus Community Mikvah Fund at CJ Foundation and Schottenstein Chabad House, and $36,000 to Jewish Columbus. Other recipients included Columbus Torah Academy ($25,000), Jewish Family Services ($15,000), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($10,000), and Community Shelter Board ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lori Schottenstein as president, Jay Schottenstein as treasurer, and Joseph Schottenstein as secretary.
Lori Schottenstein Foundation is led by Lori Schottenstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Schottenstein
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jay Schottenstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Schottenstein
Secretary
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 Lori Schottenstein Foundation
How much does Lori Schottenstein Foundation give each year?
Lori Schottenstein Foundation gave $469K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $565K across 25 grants.
What is Lori Schottenstein Foundation's typical grant size?
Lori Schottenstein Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,295, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lori Schottenstein Foundation give grants?
Lori Schottenstein Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (5%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (12 grants).
Does Lori Schottenstein Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Lori Schottenstein Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (11 grants) and "Religious" (9 grants).
Who are Lori Schottenstein Foundation's largest grantees?
Lori Schottenstein Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center ($100,000), Columbus Community Mikvah Fund at CJ Foundation ($50,000) and Schottenstein Chabad House ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lori Schottenstein Foundation?
Lori Schottenstein Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $469K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $564K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lori Schottenstein Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious organizations, education, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lori Schottenstein 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 Lori Schottenstein Foundation's EIN?
Lori Schottenstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1533377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lori 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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Grantable. (2026). Lori Schottenstein Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lori-schottenstein-foundation-morg_482dadf2e44f4c3fae96375b0f1d20a2
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