The Schalon Foundation
The Schalon Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Joseph, Michigan. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations; its 2025 recipients included community, arts, social-service, animal-welfare, and educational organizations.
The Schalon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schalon Foundation gave $408K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $408,000
- -27.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -36.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,474
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,208,188
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Schalon Foundation
- How to Apply
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Grant requests must be submitted in writing before the fourth quarter of the current year. The requesting organization must verify its exempt status, and grantee organizations must be Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Contact Scott Schalon.
- Review Cycle
- Before the fourth quarter.
- Deadline
- Before the fourth quarter.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott Schalon
Mailing address: 10982 Twinleaf Court, San Diego, CA 92131
Phone: (858) 549-8741
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schalon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Berrien Community Foundation ($140K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 101 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 38% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Schalon Foundation gives
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 404% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (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 $81K (2022) to $635K (2021). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $408K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berrien Community Foundation Saint Joseph, MI | Buchanan Victory Park Project | $50,000 |
| Berrien Community Foundation Saint Joseph, MI | Bridgman Salute the Troops Playground Project | $50,000 |
| Berrien Community Foundation Saint Joseph, MI | SW Mi Symphony Orchestra Debt Reduction Grant 2 | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of NW San Dieg Solana Beach, CA | General Support Grant | $30,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute San Diego, CA | General Support Grant | $30,000 |
| ARS Arts and Culture Center Lakeside, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Lorys Place for Hospice Saint Joseph, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Soup Kitcken Inc Benton Harbor, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CA | General Support Grant | $20,000 |
| Center for Community Solutions San Diego, CA | General Support Grant | $20,000 |
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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 | $7,208,188 | $620,763 | $468,871 | $408,000 | 19 | $408,000 | $559,892 | $458,197 |
| 2024 | $7,056,296 | $405,719 | $624,459 | $563,000 | 30 | $563,000 | $344,260 | $435,766 |
| 2023 | $7,275,036 | $352,353 | $581,142 | $533,750 | 25 | $533,750 | $304,961 | $407,803 |
| 2022 | $7,906,575 | $245,064 | $136,099 | $81,000 | 2 | $483,750 | $189,965 | $419,301 |
| 2021 | $7,797,610 | $390,894 | $683,448 | $635,000 | 25 | $635,000 | $344,099 | $446,060 |
| 2020 | $8,090,164 | $192,351 | $349,232 | $300,000 | 9 | — | $153,341 | $429,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schalon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $458K 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. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Berrien Community Foundation says its mission is “to connect the power of the people who care with causes and organizations that strengthen our communities.” Center for Community Solutions describes its mission as ending relationship and sexual violence, while Guide Dogs for the Blind says it empowers lives through partnerships between people, dogs, and communities. Citadel Dance and Music Center says it inspires excitement and curiosity through dance and music.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $408,000. Grants ranged from $8,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest awards included two $50,000 grants to Berrien Community Foundation for the Buchanan Victory Park Project and the Bridgman Salute the Troops Playground Project. Other notable grants included $30,000 to Berrien Community Foundation for Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra debt reduction, $30,000 each to Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego and Ocean Discovery Institute for general support, and $25,000 each to ARS Arts and Culture Center and Lory’s Place for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott Schalon as treasurer and director and Susan K. Schalon as secretary and director.
The Schalon Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Schalon
Treasurer Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan K. Schalon
Secretary Director
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 The Schalon Foundation
How much does The Schalon Foundation give each year?
The Schalon Foundation gave $408K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $563K across 30 grants.
What is The Schalon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schalon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,474, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schalon Foundation give grants?
The Schalon Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Joseph, MI (8 grants), San Diego, CA (6 grants) and Benton Harbor, MI (2 grants).
Does The Schalon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Schalon Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Schalon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Schalon Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Berrien Community Foundation ($140,000 across 4 grants), Boys and Girls Clubs of NW San Dieg ($30,000) and Ocean Discovery Institute ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Schalon Foundation?
The Schalon Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $408K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $458K (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 The Schalon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Berrien Community Foundation says its mission is “to connect the power of the people who care with causes and organizations that strengthen our communities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schalon Foundation?
Grant requests must be submitted in writing before the fourth quarter of the current year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Schalon Foundation's EIN?
The Schalon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3341098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Schalon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-schalon-foundation-morg_88071145ea8c42249309d9ca89c74a20
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