Private foundation · EIN 47-6982025 · Fort Mill, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Betty M Schocke Charitable 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: 4 grants paid, $105K total, median $21K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$105K
Median grant
$21K
Stays in SC
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Mary Cathedral Basilica Galveston T Attn Jude EzumaGalveston, TXGeneral financial support$53K
Galveston College Foundation Attn Maria TripovichGalveston, TXGeneral financial support$21K
Holy Family Catholic School Galveston Attn Rita HesseGalveston, TXGeneral financial support$21K
Gulf Coast Big Brothers and Big Sisters Attn Shannon BurkeGalveston, TXGeneral financial support$11K

About this foundation

Betty M Schocke Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Mill, South Carolina, administered in care of The Private Trust Company Na, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Betty M Schocke Charitable 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 Betty M Schocke Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $105K across 4 grants, a median of $21K.

Where does Betty M Schocke Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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