The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc
The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. It made 16 grants totaling $46,000 in 2025, with contributions to charitable organizations in New York, South Carolina, and Ohio.
The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc gave $46K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,000
- +35.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,875
- +43.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $422,644
- +8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc
- 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: 180 Middlesex Road, Buffalo, NY 14216
Phone: (716) 873-5103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jacobs Institute ($15K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (87%), South Carolina (7%), and Ohio (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2019) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Institute Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue - Save the Strays Camden, SC | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Feedmore WNY Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Stephen Comunale Cancer Foundation Akron, OH | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Genesee Valley Conservancy Geneseo, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| SPCA West Seneca, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Francis Roman Catholic Church in Tonawanda Tonawanda, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | $422,644 | $94,781 | $61,410 | $46,000 | 16 | $46,000 | $81,764 | $39,489 |
| 2024 | $388,867 | $61,695 | $46,792 | $34,000 | 17 | $34,000 | $49,465 | $35,060 |
| 2023 | $373,691 | $7,973 | $44,198 | $34,000 | 16 | $34,000 | — | $29,938 |
| 2022 | $410,414 | $-32,802 | $47,149 | $36,000 | 17 | $36,000 | — | $31,286 |
| 2021 | $490,496 | $94,260 | $69,591 | $27,000 | 13 | $27,000 | $84,485 | $38,014 |
| 2020 | $467,192 | $64,862 | $33,623 | $25,000 | 14 | — | $56,805 | $29,167 |
| 2019 | $390,973 | $36,387 | $27,161 | $16,000 | 12 | — | $27,266 | $27,453 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $39K 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 funder is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center says its mission is to improve the development and quality of life of children with special needs in Western New York through therapeutic riding. Genesee Valley Conservancy describes its work as protecting natural resources, open space, habitat, and agricultural lands in the Genesee River watershed. Cradle Beach says it creates safe, inclusive opportunities for individuals and families, with a focus on children with special needs and underserved children. King Urban Life Center describes its mission as preserving its historic building, supporting neighborhood transformation, and providing educational programs, with a focus on young children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $46,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
The largest listed awards were $15,000 to Jacobs Institute and $5,000 to Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center, both in Buffalo. Other listed grants included $3,000 each to Danny & Ron’s Rescue – Save the Strays, Feedmore WNY, the Salvation Army, and Stephen Comunale Cancer Foundation; and $2,000 to Genesee Valley Conservancy, Planned Parenthood, SPCA, and St Francis Roman Catholic Church in Tonawanda. Cradle Beach and Elmwood Franklin School each received $1,000. The 2025 filing also lists a $1,000 grant to King Urban Life Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan B Schoellkopf, Jane S Banta, and Ann S Jewett as directors.
The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann S Jewett
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane S Banta
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan B Schoellkopf
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc
How much does The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc give each year?
The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc gave $46K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 17 grants.
What is The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,875, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc give grants?
The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (7%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (10 grants).
Does The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jacobs Institute ($15,000), Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center ($5,000) and Danny & Ron's Rescue - Save the Strays ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc?
The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc reported $423K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc?
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 The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc's EIN?
The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6071354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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