Private foundation · EIN 41-1392014 · Chanhassen, Minnesota

Schott 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $338K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota. Stated restrictions: Awards will be based on the merit of the proposal.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$338K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$6.1M

How to apply

Applications are accepted in the form of a letter requesting a specified contribution. The schott foundation gives preference to institutions and other charitable organizations dedicated to obtaining and/or disseminating education, knowledge and learning of the preservation of natural heritage. Contact: Schott Foundation, 9350 Foxford Rd, Chanhassen, Mn, 9524962213 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Awards will be based on the merit of the proposal.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
MinndependentEdina, MNOperating support$100K
Twin Cities Public Television IncSt Paul, MNOperating support$60K
Northern Star CouncilFort Snelling, MNOperating support$57K
The Nature ConservancyMinneapolis, MNOperating support$50K
The Works MuseumBloomington, MNOperating support$45K
BestprepBrooklyn Park, MNOperating support$20K
Mn Society of Prof Engineers Fdn MathcountsMinneapolis, MNOperating support$6,000

About this foundation

Schott Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chanhassen, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1982. 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 Schott Foundation 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 Schott Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $338K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Schott Foundation give?

Minnesota (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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