Saul Schottenstein Foundation D

Private foundation · Grantmaker Columbus, OH EIN: 27-0167675

Saul Schottenstein Foundation D is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. It supports various organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), and its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Saul Schottenstein Foundation D at a glance

In short: Saul Schottenstein Foundation D gave $194K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Ohio. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$193,741
+24.5% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
46
+7.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$4,212
+16.4% vs 2023
Median grant
$2,143
Total assets
$3,040,885
-11.1% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
20% first-time grantees (9 of 45, 2024)
Primary geography
Ohio (47% 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 Saul Schottenstein Foundation D

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its stated process calls for a copy of the requesting organization’s federal tax-exemption letter showing 501(c)(3) status and a letter detailing the proposed use of the funds. If approved, the organization must agree to return funds not used for the intended purpose and provide a follow-up letter and/or report for the period in which the grant was expended. Restrictions refer to the application format and required contents.

Contact

Application contact: William J Schottenstein Trustee
Mailing address: C/O Arshot Investment Corporation, 107 S High St - 3Rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 463-9730

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Saul Schottenstein Foundation D funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Congregation Ahavas Sholom: $33KCongregation Ahavas Sholom$33KChabad Lubavitch West Side Inc: $24KChabad Lubavitch West Side Inc$24KOSU Chabad: $15KOSU Chabad$15KJohns Hopkins University: $13KJohns Hopkins University$13KOhio State University: $10KOhio State University$10KChabad Lubavitch of the Hamptons: $7KChabad Lubavitch of theHamptons$7KCongregation Rodef Sho: $6KCongregation Rodef Sho$6KChabad JCC of Aspen: $5KChabad JCC of Aspen$5KColumbus Community Kollel: $5KColumbus Community Kollel$5KChesed Fund - Surfside FL: $5KChesed Fund - Surfside FL$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Ahavas Sholom ($33K). Together the top 10 received $124K.

Grant Size Distribution

202 grants across all recorded years

202<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 202 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, recipients in Ohio received 47% of grant dollars, those in New York received 27%, Maryland 7%, California 6%, and Florida 5%. Grants also included recipients in New Jersey and Colorado.

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.

Cities

ColumbusNew YorkBrooklynSan FranciscoLarkspurWestervilleBaltimoreEast HamptonAspenPalo AltoPhiladelphiaPrincetonStaten IslandGahannaMontvaleRye BrookSausalitoSurfsideAnn ArborCincinnati

Is Saul Schottenstein Foundation D open to new grantees?

20%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 9 of 45 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. 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

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K40 grants2020 41 grants2021 32 grants2022 43 grants2023 46 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2022) to $194K (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $194K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Ahavas Sholom Columbus, OHGeneral Operations$33,465
Chabad Lubavitch West Side Inc New York, NYGeneral Obligations$23,600
OSU Chabad Columbus, OHGeneral Operations$15,000
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MDGeneral Operations$12,500
Ohio State University Columbus, OHGeneral Operations$10,000
Chabad Lubavitch of the Hamptons East Hampton, NYGeneral Operations$7,362
Congregation Rodef Sho Montvale, NJGeneral Operations$6,308
Chabad JCC of Aspen Aspen, COGeneral Operations$5,400
Columbus Community Kollel Columbus, OHGeneral Operations$5,400
Chesed Fund - Surfside FL Surfside, FLGeneral Operations$5,145
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$3,040,885$143,343$520,139$193,74146$352,241—
2023$3,419,431$91,403$356,534$155,62143$251,053—
2022$3,671,558$69,925$345,577$147,42732$249,696—
2021$3,936,687$93,091$298,345$151,47841$223,851$27,364
2020$4,632,903$175,457$277,164$169,57940—$57,562

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as support of various 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2024 grants included religious and community organizations, universities, and other nonprofits. For example, Johns Hopkins University describes its mission as educating students, fostering independent research, and bringing the benefits of discovery to the world. Pelotonia says it works to engage and inspire a community committed to accelerating innovative cancer research. Shoresh Inc describes its activities as weekend and camp programs, events, and classes teaching children and adults about Jewish heritage.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation awarded 46 grants totaling $193,741. Grants ranged from $190 to $33,465, with a median of $2,143. The largest grants included $33,465 to Congregation Ahavas Sholom in Columbus, Ohio; $23,600 to Chabad Lubavitch West Side Inc in New York, New York; $15,000 to OSU Chabad in Columbus; $12,500 to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland; and $10,000 to Ohio State University in Columbus. The stated purposes for these grants were general operations or, for Chabad Lubavitch West Side Inc, general obligations.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

William Schottenstein is listed as president.

Saul Schottenstein Foundation D is led by William Schottenstein, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • William Schottenstein

    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 Saul Schottenstein Foundation D

How much does Saul Schottenstein Foundation D give each year?

Saul Schottenstein Foundation D gave $194K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $156K across 43 grants.

What is Saul Schottenstein Foundation D's typical grant size?

Saul Schottenstein Foundation D's median grant in 2024 was $2,143, and its average grant was $4,212, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Saul Schottenstein Foundation D that year got $2K on average.

Where does Saul Schottenstein Foundation D give grants?

Saul Schottenstein Foundation D's top state is Ohio, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (12 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Larkspur, CA (3 grants).

Does Saul Schottenstein Foundation D give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Saul Schottenstein Foundation D's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Saul Schottenstein Foundation D's largest grantees?

Saul Schottenstein Foundation D's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Ahavas Sholom ($33,465), Chabad Lubavitch West Side Inc ($23,600) and OSU Chabad ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Saul Schottenstein Foundation D?

Saul Schottenstein Foundation D reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $143K.

What does Saul Schottenstein Foundation D fund?

The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as support of various 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2024 grants included religious and community organizations, universities, and other nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Saul Schottenstein Foundation D?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Saul Schottenstein Foundation D's EIN?

Saul Schottenstein Foundation D's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0167675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Saul Schottenstein Foundation D 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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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). Saul Schottenstein Foundation D funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/saul-schottenstein-foundation-d-morg_567c04e1113c4ac9887fbe2a01c0b4d8

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