Private foundation · EIN 24-6018362 · Kingston, Pennsylvania

Walter L Schautz Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (NO) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 59 grants paid, $522K total, median $3,000. 92% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: NO

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
59
$522K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in PA
92%
of grants
Deadline
NO
Assets
$8.7M

How to apply

Organization submitting applications for contributions must also submit evidence from the irs that it is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Contact: Walter L Schautz, 575 Pierce St Suite 400, Kingston, Pa, 5703441174 Deadlines: NO Restrictions: NO

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation Army of ScrantonScranton, PAThanksgiving meals & scranton social services$65K
United Way of Lackawanna CountyScranton, PAAnnual campaign & gift of warmth$60K
Meals on WheelsScranton, PAMeals for the needy$45K
American Red CrossWilkes Barre, PADisaster relief for lackawanna cty$40K
St Francis of Assisi KitchenScranton, PAFood for the needy$40K
Boys and Girls Club of ScrantonScranton, PAAfter school program, kids campaign & summer program$26K
Friends of the PoorScranton, PAFood for needy$25K
Lackawanna Branch Pa Assoc for the BlindScranton, PAClient support & assistance for the blind$20K
United Neighborhood Center of NepaScranton, PAFeed a friend, annual campaign & food for needy$15K
Ronald McDonald House of ScrantonScranton, PAPediatric rehab & operations$12K
Greater Scranton YMCADunmore, PAYear end appeal, annual campaign, summer camp & after school program$10K
Penn State University Scranton CampusDunmore, PAScholarship fund & student hardship fund$10K
Weinberg Food BankJenkins Township, PAFood for needy$10K
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLWounded warrior assistance$10K
St Vladimir's ChurchScranton, PAChurch projects & help people of ukraine$10K
Bread BasketScranton, PAFood for needy$5,000
Covenant Presbyterian ChurchScranton, PAOperating expenses & infant care$5,000
Elan Skilled Nursing & RehabScranton, PAService for the aging$5,000
Hospice of the Sacred HeartDunmore, PASustain superior & patient care$5,000
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenSacramento, CAHelping children$5,000
St Joseph's CenterScranton, PAAnnual campaign$5,000
St Mary's Visitation ChurchDickson City, PAHeating bills, church projects & electric & ac$5,000
University of ScrantonScranton, PALeahy clinic$5,000
Wvia Public MediaPittston, PAGeneral operating$5,000
WrcScranton, PAAnnual campaign$5,000
Friends With Paws RescueScranton, PAVet care & food$3,000
Geisinger Health System FndDanville, PAHealth & wellness programs$3,000
Goodwill IndustriesScranton, PAGeneral expenses$3,000
Griffin Pond Animal ShelterSouth Abington Township, PAVet care & food$3,000
Jessup Hose Co #2Jessup, PAFundraiser for new truck$3,000
Lackawanna Pro Bono IncScranton, PALegal fees for the poor$3,000
Masonic Charities of the Gw Grand LodgeElizabethtown, PAMasonic charities$3,000
St Mary's Villa ResidenceElmhurst, PACare for elderly$3,000
The Arc of Northeastern PaScranton, PAChildrens program$3,000
Scranton Cultural CenterScranton, PARenovations & annual fund$3,000
Waverly Community HouseWaverly, PADestination freedom$3,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYMedical supplies$2,500
Dooley IntermedForest Hills, NYHealth care for the needy$2,500
Keystone CollegeLaplume, PAScholarship$2,500
Northeastern Pa PhilharmonicWilkes Barre, PASupplies for low income families$2,500
Scranton Jazz FestivalScranton, PA19 year anniversity$2,500
Century ClubScranton, PANurses scholorship$2,000
Easter SealsAllentown, PAAnnual campaign$2,000
Everhart MuseumScranton, PAAnnual appeal$2,000
Friendship HouseScranton, PAAutism program$2,000
Make a Wish FoundationScranton, PAChildren support$2,000
Nativity Miguel SchoolScranton, PAEducation for low income children$2,000
Northeast Regional Cancer InstituteScranton, PAScreening$2,000
Serving Seniors IncScranton, PAProgram transportation$2,000
Sisters of Ihm FoundationScranton, PA2024 ihm sisters celebration$2,000
Wyoming SeminaryKingston, PAScholarship fund$2,000
Lackawanna County Historical SocietyScranton, PABuilding repairs$2,000
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VANew smiles for children$2,000
Honesdale Lions ClubHonesdale, PABonanza banquet & fundraiser$1,000
Lackawanna CollegeScranton, PAGeneral fund$1,000
Lake Ariel Fire DeptLake Ariel, PAEmergency equipment$1,000
Scranton Primary Health Care CenterScranton, PADental care$1,000
Ectma (trolley Museum)Scranton, PAGeneral fund$500
Maplewood Fire & Rescue CoLake Ariel, PALead program$200

By state: Pennsylvania 54 · Florida 1 · New York 2 · California 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Walter L Schautz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kingston, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1949. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Walter L Schautz Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Organization submitting applications for contributions must also submit evidence from the irs that it is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Deadlines: NO.

How much does Walter L Schautz Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $522K across 59 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Walter L Schautz Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (54 grants), Florida (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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