Private foundation · EIN 23-7824343 · Wynnewood, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joseph B Scheller and Rita Scheller Charitable 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: 15 grants paid, $141K total, median $5,000. 47% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$141K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in PA
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Literacy Center- LvAllentown, PACharitable$30K
BreastcancerorgArdmore, PACharitable$23K
Washington Urban Debate LeagueWashington, DCCharitable$23K
Muhlenberg College- Institute for Religion Culture and Public LifeAllentown, PACharitable$15K
The Clay Studiothe ClaymobilePhiladelphia, PACharitable$9,500
Chicago DebateChicago, ILCharitable$8,000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sept ProgramCambridge, MACharitable$6,000
Abc of Teton ValleyDriggs, IDCharitable$5,000
Huntsman Cancer Institute- University of UtahSalt Lake City, UTCharitable$5,000
Westminster Center of Finance WellnessSalt Lake City, UTCharitable$5,000
Hyde Park Art CenterChicago, ILCharitable$4,000
Allentown Art Museum- Docent Educational FundAllentown, PACharitable$3,500
Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship IntensiveBethlehem, PACharitable$2,000
The Hispanic Chamber of Lehigh Valley- Fe FoundationLehigh Valley, PACharitable$2,000
Flow Through From BaupostBoston, MACharitable$46

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 2 · Utah 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Joseph B Scheller and Rita Scheller Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Tallman Hudders & Sorrentino Pc, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Joseph B Scheller and Rita Scheller Charitable 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 Joseph B Scheller and Rita Scheller Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $141K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Joseph B Scheller and Rita Scheller Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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