Private foundation · EIN 26-1614982 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard & Enika Schulze 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: 12 grants paid, $636K total, median $18K. 67% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$636K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in TX
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Dallas OperaDallas, TXSupport$250K
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXSupport$140K
Dallas Symphony AssociationDallas, TXSupport$80K
University of Oklahoma FoundationNorman, OKSupport$75K
American Friends of Lacmus Festival IncNewport Beach, CASupport$55K
Orchestra of New SpainDallas, TXSupport$25K
American Studies Association of TexasWichita Falls, TXSupport$10K
From Passthrough - Cic IV LpDallas, TXFrom passthrough$467
From Passthrough - Cic III LpDallas, TXFrom passthrough$244
From Passthrough - Pa Small Company Coinvestment Fund IINew York, NYFrom passthrough$137
From Passthrough - Private Advisors Coinvestment Fund IVNew York, NYFrom passthrough$102
From Passthrough - Cic V LpDallas, TXFrom passthrough$20

By state: Texas 8 · Oklahoma 1 · California 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Richard & Enika Schulze Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Richard H Schulze, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Richard & Enika Schulze 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 Richard & Enika Schulze Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $636K across 12 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Richard & Enika Schulze Foundation give?

Texas (8 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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