Private foundation · EIN 31-6664505 · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Else L Schulze Perpetual Charitable Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $817K total, median $184K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$817K
Median grant
$184K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer Society IncHagerstown, MDGeneral operating$286K
Berea CollegeBerea, KYGeneral operating$204K
University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$163K
Ohio Living FoundationWesterville, OHGeneral operating$163K

By state: Ohio 2 · Maryland 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Else L Schulze Perpetual Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of US Bank, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Else L Schulze Perpetual Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Else L Schulze Perpetual Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $817K across 4 grants, a median of $184K.

Where does Else L Schulze Perpetual Charitable Trust give?

Ohio (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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