Private foundation · EIN 94-3192795 · Santa Clara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stephen C & Patricia a 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: 1 grants paid, $5.3M total, median $5.3M. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$5.3M
Median grant
$5.3M
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

About this foundation

Stephen C & Patricia a Schott Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Clara, California, administered in care of Citation Homes C/O Jester Li, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Stephen C & Patricia a 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 Stephen C & Patricia a Schott Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $5.3M across 1 grants, a median of $5.3M.

Where does Stephen C & Patricia a Schott Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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