Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc
Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 14 grants in 2020 (avg $146K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,040,499
- +2293.5% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $145,750
- +2977.4% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Arizona (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It lists a letter as the application material, names Allan Winston as the contact, and states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Allan Winston
Mailing address: PO Box 27036, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (480) 585-9157
Website: https://schulzfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Bozena and Josef Zelenda Charit the Bozena and Josef Zelenda Charitable Foundation ($2.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grant dollars went primarily to Arizona recipients (99%); 1% went to Oregon recipients. The filing also reports 0% for South Carolina and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- 77% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2019) to $2.0M (2020). In 2020 it made 14 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bozena and Josef Zelenda Charit the Bozena and Josef Zelenda Charitable Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Transfer of Assets from Schulz Found | $1,808,330 |
| The Bozena and Josef Zelenda Charit the Bozena and Josef Zelenda Charitable Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Transfer of Cash from Schulz Foundat | $173,669 |
| Hand in Hand Portland, OR | Schools in Israel for Arabs & Jews | $12,500 |
| Unlimited Potential Unlimted Potential Phoenix, AZ | Literacy Education for Immigrants | $7,500 |
| Veterans on Deck Johns Island, SC | Rehab of Injured Veterans | $7,500 |
| Accel Phoenix, AZ | School for Special Needs Students | $5,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank Gilbert, AZ | Free Bulk Food for Families | $5,000 |
| Rim Country Literacy Program Payson, AZ | After-School Literacy Program | $5,000 |
| Special Needs Solutions Tucson, AZ | Adaptable Objects, Toys | $5,000 |
| Youth on Their Own Tucson, AZ | Svc for at Risk High School Students | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $32,141 | $2,078,495 | $2,040,499 | 14 | — | $54,196 |
| 2019 | $2,200,823 | $69,866 | $180,568 | $85,250 | 18 | $9,082 | $108,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $2,040,499. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,808,330, with a median of $5,000. The two largest grants went to The Bozena and Josef Zelenda Charit in Scottsdale: $1,808,330 for a transfer of assets and $173,669 for a transfer of cash.
Other reported grants included $12,500 to Hand in Hand for schools in Israel for Arabs and Jews; $7,500 to Unlimited Potential for literacy education for immigrants; $7,500 to Veterans on Deck for rehabilitation of injured veterans; and $5,000 each to ACCEL, Midwest Food Bank, Rim Country Literacy Program, Special Needs Solutions, and Youth on Their Own. The filing also lists grants to New Pathways for Youth ($3,000) and Foothills Caring Corps ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Allan B. Winston, president; Diana B. Winston, secretary; and Diane Folkerts and Joseph A. Miller III, Esq., as vice presidents.
Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Allan B. Winston Esq., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Allan B. Winston Esq.
President
On filings since 2019
$12K (2019) → $0 (2020)
Diana B. Winston
Secretary
On filings since 2019
$12K (2019) → $0 (2020)
Diane Folkerts
Vice President
On filings since 2019
$12K (2019) → $0 (2020)
Joseph A. Miller III Esq.
Vice President
On filings since 2019
$12K (2019) → $0 (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2019 filing was $12K, to Diane Folkerts (Vice Preside). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 14 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $85K across 18 grants.
What is Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $145,750, across 14 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (4 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants) and Tucson, AZ (2 grants).
Does Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include The Bozena and Josef Zelenda Charit the Bozena and Josef Zelenda Charitable Foundation ($1,981,999 across 2 grants), Hand in Hand ($12,500) and Unlimited Potential Unlimted Potential ($7,500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc?
The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $54K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3977549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
Live grants for the work Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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