Private foundation · EIN 31-1533377 · Columbus, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lori Schottenstein 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: 22 grants paid, $469K total, median $15K. 73% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$469K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in OH
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Lori Schottenstein Chabad CenterNew Albany, OHReligious$100K
Columbus Community Mikvah Fund at Cj FoundationColumbus, OHReligious$50K
Schottenstein Chabad HouseColumbus, OHReligious$50K
Jewish ColumbusColumbus, OHReligious$36K
Columbus Torah AcademyColumbus, OHReligious$25K
Congregation Torat EmetColumbus, OHReligious$25K
Rabbi Alexander S Gross Hebrew AcademyMiami Beach, FLEducation$25K
Bikur Cholim Fund at Cj FoundationColumbus, OHReligious$15K
Columbus Humane SocietyHilliard, OHCommunity$15K
Jewish Family ServicesColumbus, OHCommunity$15K
Mid Ohio Food BankGrove City, OHCommunity$15K
Nationwide Children's Hospital FoundationColumbus, OHCommunity$15K
Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NYEducation$15K
Boysgirls Club of ColumbusColumbus, OHCommunity$10K
Community Shelter BoardColumbus, OHCommunity$10K
Mesorah Heritage FoundationRahway, NJReligious$10K
North Shore Animal LeaguePort Washington, NYCommunity$10K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNCommunity$10K
Bella Run EquineAthens, OHCommunity$5,000
Beth Jacob CongregationColumbus, OHReligious$5,000
Fraternal Order of Police FoundationColumbus, OHCommunity$5,000
Seena Magowitz FoundationArlington, VACommunity$2,500

By state: Ohio 16 · New York 2 · Florida 1 · New Jersey 1 · Tennessee 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Lori Schottenstein Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, 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 Lori Schottenstein 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 Lori Schottenstein Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $469K across 22 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Lori Schottenstein Foundation give?

Ohio (16 grants), New York (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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