The Schultz Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Jacksonville, FL EIN: 59-1055869

The Schultz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 46 grants totaling $273,900, with grant purposes listed as educational/public.

The Schultz Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Schultz Foundation Inc gave $274K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$273,900
+52.3% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
46
-48.9% vs 2023
Average grant
$5,954
+198.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,500
Total assets
$6,012,635
+148.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
Florida (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

How to apply to The Schultz Foundation Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Contact

Mailing address: 118 West Adams Street Suite 600, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 354-3603

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

Who The Schultz Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Daniel: $100KDaniel$100KUNF Foundation Inc: $22KUNF Foundation Inc$22KPaideia School: $20KPaideia School$20KFrom the Heart Production: $20KFrom the Heart Production$20KNature Conservacy Florida: $10KNature Conservacy Florida$10KLeja Bulela Inc: $10KLeja Bulela Inc$10KEarth Justice Legal Defense Fund: $10KEarth Justice Legal DefenseFund$10KInternational Rescue Committee: $5KInternational Rescue Committee$5KJacksonville Zoological Gardens: $5KJacksonville ZoologicalGardens$5KPlanned Parenthood: $5KPlanned Parenthood$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Daniel ($100K). Together the top 10 received $207K.

Grant Size Distribution

139 grants across all recorded years

135<$50K$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 139 (97%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, Florida recipients accounted for 67% of grant dollars, followed by California (11%), Georgia (8%), Texas (4%), and New York (3%). The filing also lists grants to recipients in other states.

Grant Distribution by State

19states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.

Cities

JacksonvilleNew YorkJacksovilleWashingtonAtlantaWashington DcAthensChicagoSan FranciscoAlbanyAltamonte SpringsGainsvilleLos AngelesMiamiMiami BeachMontgomeryNew OrleansRochesterWaterburyAbilene

How The Schultz Foundation Inc gives

  • 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (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$100K$200K$300K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 90 grants2023 46 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2020) to $274K (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $274K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Daniel Jacksonville, FLEducational/Public$100,000
UNF Foundation Inc Jacksoville, FLEducational/Public$21,500
Paideia School Atlanta, GAEducational/Public$20,000
From the Heart Production Oxnard, CAEducational/Public$20,000
Nature Conservacy Florida Altamonte Springs, FLEducational/Public$10,000
Leja Bulela Inc Houston, TXEducational/Public$10,000
Earth Justice Legal Defense Fund San Francisco, CAEducational/Public$10,000
International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MNEducational/Public$5,000
Jacksonville Zoological Gardens Jacksonville, FLEducational/Public$5,000
Planned Parenthood Washington DC, DCEducational/Public$5,000
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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 IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$6,012,635$4,091,599$498,248$273,90046$273,900$292,943$290,159
2023$2,419,284$113,642$358,478$179,80090$179,800—$130,834
2022$2,664,120$-30,168$321,273$162,6271$162,627—$139,364
2021$3,015,561$794,937$370,213$186,1521$186,152—$164,539
2020$2,599,968$102,022$303,042$144,1501——$130,155

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schultz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $290K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants were labeled “educational/public” on the filing. Recipients include organizations with varied stated missions: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid describes its work as providing legal services to people in need in Northeast Florida; St. Johns Riverkeeper says it defends and advocates for protection of the St. Johns River; and the Sulzbacher Center says it supports homeless and at-risk people through health, housing, and income services.

Other 2024 recipients include Himalayan Cataract Project, which says it develops eye care in underserved areas to help countries address avoidable blindness, and Jacksonville FC, which says it organizes soccer programs and supports youth soccer development in North Florida.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $273,900. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $1,500.

Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Daniel in Jacksonville, Florida; $21,500 to UNF Foundation Inc; $20,000 each to Paideia School and From the Heart Production; and $10,000 each to Nature Conservacy Florida, Leja Bulela Inc, and Earth Justice Legal Defense Fund. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, Planned Parenthood, LISC Jacksonville, and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Clifford G. Schultz as president; Bronwyn Kelley as vice-president and treasurer; Keegan Kelley as secretary; and Catherine McFarland and Caitlin Kelly as directors. It lists Nancy R. Schultz as a former director and Frederick H. Schultz Jr. as a former vice-president.

The Schultz Foundation Inc is led by Clifford G. Schultz, President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Clifford G. Schultz

    President

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $6K (2020) → $19K (2024)

  • Catherine McFarland

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $12K (2021) → $12K (2024)

  • Caitlin Kelly

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    $15K (2024)

  • Frederick H. Schultz Jr.

    Former Vice President

    Vice President → Former Vice President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $13K (2021) → $1K (2024)

  • Nancy R. Schultz

    Former Director

    Director → Former Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $10K (2021) → $0 (2024)

  • Bronwyn Kelley

    Vice President & Treasurer

    Secretary Tr → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    $12K (2021) → $12K (2024)

  • Keegan Kelley

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    $1K (2023) → $16K (2024)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: John R. Schultz (2020) — Secretary Tr

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Clifford G Schultz — President: $19KClifford G SchultzPresident$19KKeegan Kelley — Secretary: $16KKeegan KelleySecretary$16KCaitlin Kelly — Director: $15KCaitlin KellyDirector$15KBronwyn Kelley — Vice-President, Treasurer: $12KBronwyn KelleyVice-President, Treasurer$12KCatherine McFarland — Director: $12KCatherine McFarlandDirector$12KFrederick H Schultz Jr — Former Vice-President: $1KFrederick H Schultz JrFormer Vice-President$1K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $19K, to Clifford G Schultz (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Schultz Foundation Inc

How much does The Schultz Foundation Inc give each year?

The Schultz Foundation Inc gave $274K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 90 grants.

What is The Schultz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Schultz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $5,954, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Schultz Foundation Inc give grants?

The Schultz Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (22 grants), Jacksoville, FL (2 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).

Does The Schultz Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on The Schultz Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational/Public" (46 grants).

Who are The Schultz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Schultz Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Daniel ($100,000), UNF Foundation Inc ($21,500) and Paideia School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Schultz Foundation Inc?

The Schultz Foundation Inc reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $274K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $290K (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 Schultz Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were labeled “educational/public” on the filing. Recipients include organizations with varied stated missions: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid describes its work as providing legal services to people in need in Northeast Florida; St. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Schultz Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Schultz Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Schultz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1055869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does The Schultz Foundation 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.

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). The Schultz Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-schultz-foundation-inc-morg_150e84eeec5d4c4a89b21994088a9003

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