Quick Summary
Name: Stephen C & Patricia A Schott Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,729,450 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | ~$27,000 (based on 2022 data: $838,960 to 31 organizations) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Address: 404 Saratoga Ave Ste 100, Santa Clara, CA 95050 Phone: 408-985-6000 Website: Not available Email: Not available
Geographic Focus
- Primarily Bay Area, California (especially San Jose and Santa Clara County)
- Some grants outside the Bay Area (e.g., Coachella Valley, CA)
- Focus appears to be California-based with occasional national reach
Funding Priorities
- Christian agencies and churches (especially Catholic institutions)
- Education (particularly Catholic schools like Archbishop Mitty High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory)
- Youth services and development (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs)
- Athletics programs
- Federated giving programs
- Community initiatives
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and only supports preselected organizations.
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation does not accept or respond to unsolicited grant proposals, inquiries, or letters of intent. Grants are made to preselected charitable organizations identified through the foundation's internal research and relationship-building processes.
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