The Schultz-Hill Foundation
The Schultz-Hill Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It supports arts, history, and education in South Jersey through scholarships, direct grants, and funding for arts, historical, and musical programs.
The Schultz-Hill Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schultz-Hill Foundation gave $42K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,441
- +607.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +383.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,463
- +46.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,026,009
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (73% 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 Schultz-Hill Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website also describes the DINA Award application process for eligible student and teacher applicants.
- Review Cycle
- The published deadline for the 2026 DINA Awards was April 15, 2026; that deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The published deadline for the 2026 DINA Awards was April 15, 2026; that deadline has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1616 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 344-3112
Website: https://www.schultz-hill.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schultz-Hill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Venice Theater ($11K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports arts, history, and education in South Jersey. In filing year 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 27% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Schultz-Hill Foundation gives
- Giving grew 424% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 281% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $6K (2024) to $42K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venice Theater Venice, FL | GRANT | $10,500 |
| Atlantic City Boys and Girls Atlantic City, NJ | GRANT | $4,500 |
| Ac Ballet Atlantic City, NJ | GRANT | $3,500 |
| Stafford Performing Arts Center Manahawkin, NJ | GRANT | $3,171 |
| Atlantic City Arts Foundation Atlantic City, NJ | GRANT | $2,000 |
| Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation Margate, NJ | GANT | $1,600 |
| Mudgirls Studio Linwood, NJ | GRANT | $1,500 |
| Ocean City Theater Company Ocean City, NJ | GRANT | $1,500 |
| Historic Cold Spring Village Cape May, NJ | GRANT | $1,500 |
| Save Lucy Committee Margate City, NJ | GRANT | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,026,009 | $233,709 | $198,133 | $42,441 | 29 | $143,746 | $9,058 | $51,126 |
| 2024 | $942,707 | $211,443 | $102,033 | $6,000 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $832,064 | $218,431 | $179,267 | $13,000 | 9 | — | $458 | — |
| 2022 | $675,362 | $75,292 | $122,663 | $8,100 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $734,381 | $231,201 | $163,113 | $20,000 | 16 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $652,984 | $116,087 | $142,272 | $37,950 | 13 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $678,669 | $206,639 | $77,754 | $33,850 | 25 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schultz-Hill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote and support arts, history, and education in South Jersey. Its website says it provides educational scholarships, direct grants, and funding for arts, historical, and musical programs, and works with academic institutions and performing arts and historical centers.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Atlantic City Arts Foundation says it fosters arts and cultural programs to enrich quality of life. The Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation says it raises funds for research into effective melanoma treatments and a cure. Save Lucy Committee says it works to restore, preserve, and maintain Lucy the Elephant as a National Historic Landmark. Bay-Atlantic Symphony says it promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of symphonic and classical music in southern New Jersey through concerts and related events.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $42,441. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $10,500, with a median of $1,000. The foundation’s website separately reported that it awarded $22,000 in DINA scholarships and arts grants in 2025.
Notable 2025 grants included $10,500 to Venice Theatre; $4,500 to Atlantic City Boys and Girls; $3,500 to AC Ballet; $3,171 to Stafford Performing Arts Center; and $2,000 to Atlantic City Arts Foundation. Other listed grants included $1,600 to the Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation and $1,500 each to Mudgirls Studio, Ocean City Theater Company, Historic Cold Spring Village, Save Lucy Committee, Atlantic City Theater Company, and Highland Children’s Academy.
The DINA Award offers $1,500 awards to eligible individuals and organizations, with more than one award possible annually. Its published criteria include South Jersey residency, a completed application, a résumé or activity synopsis, academic transcripts for student applicants, and an essay for student applicants or a program-description letter for teacher applicants. Recommendations are optional. The selection committee consists of at least three foundation trustees, who may be selected by the co-founders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joe Dougherty, Jeannie Eisele, Vince Gifford, Keith Hill, Mila McDonough, Amy Sosnov, and Kathleen Woodring as directors; John Schultz and Gary Hill as co-founders; and Nicholas Woodring as vice president.
The Schultz-Hill Foundation's 2025 filing lists 11 officers; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Sosnov
Director
On filings since 2019
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannie Eisele
Director
On filings since 2019
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Dougherty
Director
On filings since 2019
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Woodring
Director
On filings since 2019
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Hill
Director
On filings since 2019
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mila McDonough
Director
On filings since 2019
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vince Gifford
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Hill
Co-Founder
President → Co-Founder, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$25K (2025)
Nicholas Woodring
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Schultz
Co-Founder
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Spatz (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Howard Kyle (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Callazzo (2019–2024) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Gary Hill (Co-Founder,).
Frequently asked questions about The Schultz-Hill Foundation
How much does The Schultz-Hill Foundation give each year?
The Schultz-Hill Foundation gave $42K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 6 grants.
What is The Schultz-Hill Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schultz-Hill Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,463, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schultz-Hill Foundation give grants?
The Schultz-Hill Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlantic City, NJ (10 grants), Galloway, NJ (3 grants), Venice, FL (2 grants) and Absecon, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Schultz-Hill Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Schultz-Hill Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (28 grants).
Who are The Schultz-Hill Foundation's largest grantees?
The Schultz-Hill Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Venice Theater ($10,500), Atlantic City Boys and Girls ($4,500) and Ac Ballet ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Schultz-Hill Foundation?
The Schultz-Hill Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Schultz-Hill Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote and support arts, history, and education in South Jersey. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schultz-Hill Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Schultz-Hill Foundation's EIN?
The Schultz-Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1162522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Schultz-Hill 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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