Walter L Schautz Foundation
The Walter L Schautz Foundation is a private foundation based in Kingston, Pennsylvania. In its 2026 filing, it reported 59 grants totaling $521,700, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Walter L Schautz Foundation at a glance
In short: Walter L Schautz Foundation gave $522K across 59 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 11% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $521,700
- -6.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 59
- +18.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,842
- -20.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $8,727,207
- +43.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (6 of 57, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Walter L Schautz Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Organizations submitting applications must provide evidence from the IRS that they are a 501(c)(3). The filing names Walter L Schautz as the contact and states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Walter L Schautz
Mailing address: 575 Pierce St Suite 400, Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: (570) 344-1174
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter L Schautz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Salvation Army of Scranton ($65K). Together the top 10 received $348K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
284 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 275 grants of 284 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 2% to Florida, 1% to New York, and 1% to California. The filing also lists Virginia at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Walter L Schautz Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 57 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 74% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $391K (2020) to $559K (2025). In 2026 it made 59 grants totaling $522K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army of Scranton Scranton, PA | Thanksgiving Meals & Scranton Social Services | $65,000 |
| United Way of Lackawanna County Scranton, PA | Annual Campaign & Gift of Warmth | $60,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Scranton, PA | Meals for the Needy | $45,000 |
| American Red Cross Wilkes-Barre, PA | Disaster Relief for Lackawanna Cty | $40,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi Kitchen Scranton, PA | Food for the Needy | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Scranton Scranton, PA | After School Program, Kids Campaign & Summer Program | $25,500 |
| Friends of the Poor Scranton, PA | Food for Needy | $25,000 |
| Lackawanna Branch Pa Assoc for the Blind Scranton, PA | Client Support & Assistance for the Blind | $20,000 |
| United Neighborhood Center of Nepa Scranton, PA | Feed a friend, annual campaign & food for needy | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Scranton Scranton, PA | Pediatric Rehab & Operations | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,727,207 | $3,198,284 | $569,181 | $521,700 | 59 | $521,700 | $1,580,127 | $605,019 |
| 2025 | $6,098,104 | $1,960,075 | $592,267 | $559,000 | 50 | $559,000 | $1,186,689 | $524,433 |
| 2024 | $4,730,296 | $436,304 | $480,660 | $459,050 | 54 | $459,050 | $366,056 | $461,693 |
| 2023 | $4,774,652 | $483,694 | $494,482 | $470,900 | 61 | $470,900 | $413,647 | $464,710 |
| 2022 | $4,785,440 | $370,855 | $416,948 | $403,000 | 60 | $409,975 | $313,882 | $452,592 |
| 2021 | $4,831,533 | $402,161 | $437,239 | $401,800 | 54 | — | $342,204 | $398,621 |
| 2020 | $4,866,611 | $558,302 | $415,021 | $390,500 | 69 | — | $498,262 | $391,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter L Schautz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $605K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for food and meal programs, community services, disaster relief, after-school and summer programs, assistance for people who are blind, and student scholarships and hardship assistance.
Grantees describe their own work in a range of ways. St Francis of Assisi Kitchen says it provides meals at no charge to people in need. Friends of the Poor describes its mission as connecting people who want to give with people who need assistance, to ease poverty and improve quality of life. Meals on Wheels Inc says it delivers meals to seniors and adult day program participants. Other supported organizations include the WRC, which describes its work as addressing domestic violence and sexual assault through services and advocacy, and Hospice of the Sacred Heart, which says it provides compassionate care to people with terminal illnesses and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $521,700. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $65,000, with a median of $3,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $65,000 to the Salvation Army of Scranton for Thanksgiving meals and Scranton social services; $60,000 to United Way of Lackawanna County for its annual campaign and Gift of Warmth; $45,000 to Meals on Wheels for meals for people in need; and $40,000 each to the American Red Cross for disaster relief in Lackawanna County and St Francis of Assisi Kitchen for food for people in need. Other grants included $25,500 to Boys and Girls Club of Scranton for after-school, kids campaign, and summer programs; $25,000 to Friends of the Poor for food for people in need; and $20,000 to the Lackawanna Branch of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind for client support and assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Walter Schautz as president and treasurer; Deborah Raban as secretary; and James Reid Esq, David P Rudis CPA, and Ann Gilmartin as directors.
Walter L Schautz Foundation is led by Walter Schautz, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Walter Schautz
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Reid Esq.
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann Gilmartin
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
David P. Rudis CPA
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Deborah Raban
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Walter L Schautz Foundation
How much does Walter L Schautz Foundation give each year?
Walter L Schautz Foundation gave $522K across 59 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $559K across 50 grants.
What is Walter L Schautz Foundation's typical grant size?
Walter L Schautz Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,842, across 59 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Walter L Schautz Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Walter L Schautz Foundation give grants?
Walter L Schautz Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Scranton, PA (34 grants), Wilkes-Barre, PA (2 grants), Dunmore, PA (2 grants) and Lake Ariel, PA (2 grants).
Does Walter L Schautz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Walter L Schautz Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Food for Needy" (3 grants) and "Annual Campaign" (3 grants).
Who are Walter L Schautz Foundation's largest grantees?
Walter L Schautz Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Salvation Army of Scranton ($65,000), United Way of Lackawanna County ($60,000) and Meals on Wheels ($45,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Walter L Schautz Foundation?
Walter L Schautz Foundation reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $522K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $605K (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 Walter L Schautz Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for food and meal programs, community services, disaster relief, after-school and summer programs, assistance for people who are blind, and student scholarships and hardship assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter L Schautz Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter L Schautz Foundation's EIN?
Walter L Schautz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 24-6018362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Walter L Schautz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/walter-l-schautz-foundation-morg_2e338d50ba354e4c89b637d6abe7be0a
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