Private foundation · EIN 34-1502219 · Highland Hgts, Ohio · Education

The Ralph and Lucille Schey 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: 7 grants paid, $117K total, median $11K. 57% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$117K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in OH
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Cleveland OrchestraCleveland, OHGeneral Fund$38K
Playhouse Square FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral Fund$26K
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral Fund$20K
The 249th Engineer Battalion AssociationBuffalo, NYGeneral Fund$11K
St Christopher By-The-RiverGates Mills, OHGeneral Fund$10K
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDGeneral Fund$10K
Serbian Cultural GardenCleveland, OHGeneral Fund$2,000

By state: Ohio 4 · Iowa 1 · New York 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

The Ralph and Lucille Schey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Highland Hgts, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Ralph and Lucille Schey 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 The Ralph and Lucille Schey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $117K across 7 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does The Ralph and Lucille Schey Foundation give?

Ohio (4 grants), Iowa (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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