Private foundation · EIN 13-4211341 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $455K total, median $20K. 14% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$455K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in IL
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Duke University School of NursingDurham, NCAnnual fund; scholarship$150K
Asheville Humane SocietyAshville, NCGeneral support$63K
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry IncAsheville, NCGeneral support$50K
Manna Food BankAsheville, NCGeneral support$50K
Depaul UniversityChicago, ILGeneral support$38K
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILGeneral support$25K
Catholic Charities Diocese of CharlotteCharlotte, NCGeneral support$25K
Brevard Music CenterBraverd, NCGeneral support$15K
Hendersonville Rescue MissionHendersonville, NCGeneral support$10K
Walnut Cove Members AssociationSkyland, NCGeneral support$10K
Salvation ArmyAsheville, NCGeneral support$5,000
Meals on Wheels of Asheville and Buncombe County IncAsheville, NCGeneral support$5,000
North Caroline Arboretum SocietyAsheville, NCGeneral support$5,000
Eblen CharitiesAsheville, NCGeneral support$5,000

By state: North Carolina 12 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of David Schoenholz, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $455K across 14 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation give?

North Carolina (12 grants), Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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