Private foundation · EIN 20-5968471 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Monroe-Schuler 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $208K total, median $2,000. 44% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$208K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in NV
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Renown Health FoundationReno, NVContrad breast center$152K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCCommunity outreach$30K
Food Bank of Northern NevadaMcCarran, NVCommunity outreach$10K
Health Network FoundationChagrin Falls, OHCommunity outreach$5,500
Nevada Humane SocietyReno, NVCommunity outreach$2,000
Plumas Audubon SocietyQuincy, CACommunity outreach$2,000
Safe HavenSparks, NVConservation$2,000
Make a WishPhoenix, AZCommunity outreach$2,000
American Red CrossBoone, IACommunity outreach$2,000

By state: Nevada 4 · North Carolina 1 · Ohio 1 · California 1 · Arizona 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Monroe-Schuler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of Michael Schuler, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Monroe-Schuler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Monroe-Schuler Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $208K across 9 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Monroe-Schuler Foundation give?

Nevada (4 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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