Private foundation · EIN 38-3341098 · Saint Joseph, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Schalon Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Before 4th quarter) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $408K total, median $20K. 58% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Grantee organization must be section 501c3

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$408K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MI
58%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Before 4th quarter
Assets
$7.2M

How to apply

Grant requests must be submitted in writing before 4th quarter of the current year requesting organization must verify their exempt status Contact: Scott Schalon, 10982 Twinleaf Court, San Diego, Ca, 8585498741, SCOTTOSD@HOTMAIL.COM Deadlines: Before 4th quarter Restrictions: Grantee organization must be section 501c3

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Berrien Community FoundationSt Joseph, MIBuchanan victory park project$50K
Berrien Community FoundationSt Joseph, MIBridgman salute the troops playground project$50K
Berrien Community FoundationSt Joseph, MISw mi symphony orchestra debt reduction grant 2$30K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Nw San DiegSolana Beach, CAGeneral support grant$30K
Ocean Discovery InstituteSan Diego, CAGeneral support grant$30K
Ars Arts and Culture CenterLakeside, MIGeneral support$25K
Lorys Place for HospiceSt Joseph, MIGeneral support$25K
The Soup Kitcken IncBenton Harbor, MIGeneral support$20K
San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CAGeneral support grant$20K
Center for Community SolutionsSan Diego, CAGeneral support grant$20K
San Diego House Rabbit SocietySan Diego, CAGeneral support grant$15K
Box Factory for the ArtsSt Joseph, MIGeneral support grant$15K
Scripps Ranch High S Music BoostersSan Diego, CAGeneral support grant$15K
Falcon Playhouse FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral support grant$15K
Citadel Dance and Music CenterBenton Harbor, MIMatching grant award$10K
Sjhs Sj Musical BoostersSt Joseph, MISchool musical productions grant$10K
Berrien Community FoundationSt Joseph, MIWomens giving circle grant$10K
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CAGeneral support grant$10K
Herald Palladium 2022 Goodfellow FuSt Joseph, MIGood fellows fund grant$8,000

By state: Michigan 11 · California 8

About this foundation

Schalon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Joseph, Michigan, administered in care of Scott Schalon, 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 Schalon Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant requests must be submitted in writing before 4th quarter of the current year requesting organization must verify their exempt status Deadlines: Before 4th quarter.

How much does Schalon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $408K across 19 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Schalon Foundation give?

Michigan (11 grants), California (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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