The Schoch Foundation
The Schoch Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable, educational, and arts-related organizations, including a charitable trust, a school, and theater organizations.
The Schoch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schoch Foundation gave $191K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,200
- +100.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,120
- +121.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,350
- Total assets
- $5,999,197
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Schoch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1650 Market St 1200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 575-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schoch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Suzanne Rehl Charitable Trust ($100K). Together the top 7 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 37 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 18% to recipients in California, and 11% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Schoch Foundation gives
- Giving grew 252% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $191K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Rehl Charitable Trust Philadelphia, PA | General | $100,000 |
| USC School of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles, CA | General | $30,000 |
| The Shipley School Bryn Mawr, PA | General | $21,000 |
| The Path Fund Inc New York, PA | Rockers on Broadway Pledge | $15,000 |
| Red Bull Theater New York, NY | 2025 Gala Tickets and Grant | $10,000 |
| The Path Fund Inc New York, NY | Rockers on Broadway Pledge | $8,700 |
| The Path Fund Inc New York, NY | Board Dues | $2,500 |
| USC Associates Los Angeles, CA | Annual Contribution | $1,500 |
| USC Associates Los Angeles, CA | Annual Contribution | $1,500 |
| USC Associates Associates Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $5,999,197 | $422,683 | $234,410 | $191,200 | 10 | $196,821 | $383,082 | $353,582 |
| 2024 | $5,810,646 | $3,985,323 | $103,666 | $95,165 | 11 | $96,615 | $87,235 | $173,971 |
| 2023 | $2,087,015 | $351,215 | $34,874 | $30,000 | 6 | $33,412 | $99,575 | $162,653 |
| 2022 | $2,016,814 | $563,377 | $111,718 | $54,250 | 7 | $62,626 | $559,793 | $161,458 |
| 2021 | $1,565,155 | $2,570,073 | $14,750 | $12,500 | 3 | — | $1,627,454 | $70,285 |
| 2020 | $14,388 | $15,161 | $61,148 | $57,077 | 10 | — | $14,126 | $21,193 |
| 2019 | $23,466 | $19,534 | $143,619 | $142,754 | 9 | — | $19,304 | $26,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schoch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $354K 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 included support for USC School of Dramatic Arts, The Shipley School, and Red Bull Theater. Red Bull Theater describes itself as “a New York based theater company specializing in plays of heightened language.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $191,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $9,350.
The largest reported grants included $100,000 to Suzanne Rehl Charitable Trust, $30,000 to USC School of Dramatic Arts, $21,000 to The Shipley School, and $15,000 to The PATH Fund Inc. Red Bull Theater received $10,000 for “2025 Gala Tickets and Grant.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Suzanne Schoch Rehl and Bruce A. Rosenfield as trustees.
The Schoch Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Suzanne Schoch Rehl
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce A Rosenfield
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth Bowden (2019–2022) — Trustee
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 Schoch Foundation
How much does The Schoch Foundation give each year?
The Schoch Foundation gave $191K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 11 grants.
What is The Schoch Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schoch Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,350, and its average grant was $19,120, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schoch Foundation give grants?
The Schoch Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (18%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Schoch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Schoch Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Schoch Foundation's largest grantees?
The Schoch Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Suzanne Rehl Charitable Trust ($100,000), USC School of Dramatic Arts ($30,000) and The Path Fund Inc ($26,200 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Schoch Foundation?
The Schoch Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $197K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $354K (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 Schoch Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for USC School of Dramatic Arts, The Shipley School, and Red Bull Theater. Red Bull Theater describes itself as “a New York based theater company specializing in plays of heightened language.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schoch Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Schoch Foundation's EIN?
The Schoch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2506027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Schoch 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 17, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Schoch Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-schoch-foundation-morg_df55f41d1a5744e88e33fadfeebe3caf
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