Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 41 totaling $183,549 · 6 in Williamson County
- Typical grant
- $4,139 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Knox County, Loudon County, Wilson County, Cannon County, Rutherford County, Warren County, Sevier County and 3 more · plus 1390 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 39 of 39.
- Total giving that year
- $47.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47.9M | $184K | 41 |
| 2023 | $41M | $169K | 38 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Foundation manager richard m schulz · minneapolis · 9523248900
- What to send
- See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
- Deadlines
- See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
- Limits
- See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Richard M SchulzeDirector
- Kevin S BergmanTrustee
- Ann L WinbladTrustee
- Mark C DienhartPresident and trustee
- Steven A SchumeisterTrustee
- Richard V SchulzeTrustee
- Kathleen BlatzTrustee
- Debra L SchulzeTrustee
- Wilson BradshawTrustee
- Joseph WilliamsonTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Human services
- Education
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Bag My Story | Brentwood, Williamson County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse Nashville | Brentwood, Williamson County | Human services | $4,400 |
| Oak Cottage for Women | Franklin, Williamson County | Human services | $4,050 |
| The Nook | Franklin, Williamson County | Human services | $4,048 |
| 21st District Recovery Court Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Human services | $3,989 |
| Brightstone Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Human services | $3,750 |
| Aba Next Steps | Lenoir City, Loudon County | Human services | $5,000 |
| All for Him Ministry | Lebanon, Wilson County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Community Homeless Outreach & Support | Lebanon, Wilson County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Empower Me Center | Lebanon, Wilson County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Hand Up for Women | Knoxville, Knox County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Irreverent Warriors Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Ivas Place | Lenoir City, Loudon County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Kid Smart | Nashville, Davidson County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Loves Arm Outreach Ministries | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Human services | $5,000 |
| My Fathers Closet | Mcminnville, Warren County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Nami Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Oasis of Kingsport | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Our Place Adult Day Center | Loudon, Loudon County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center | Sevierville, Sevier County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Safespace | Sevierville, Sevier County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Sevier County Food Ministries | Sevierville, Sevier County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries | Sevierville, Sevier County | Human services | $5,000 |
| Splash | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Human services | $5,000 |
It also made 2 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.
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