Joseph J Schott Foundation
Historical FunderMount Pleasant, South Carolina · EIN 34-6513748 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$502K
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$13M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM DUNNE SAAL |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 OLDE CENTRAL WAY, MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29464 |
| Phone | 8436708716 |
| Form and materials | GRANT REQUEST ARE SENT TO THE ATTENTION OF TRUSTEE LISTED IN LINE 2A |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
67% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schott Communities | Cooper City, FL | General operation | $115,000 |
| Trident Academy | Mount Pleasant, SC | General operation | $50,000 |
| Carolina Art Association | Charleston, SC | General operation | $25,000 |
| Porter-Gaud Foundation | Charleston, SC | Renewal capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Roper Hospital Foundation | Charleston, SC | General operation | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Beachwood, OH | General operation | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High School | Columbus, OH | General operation | $10,000 |
| Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center | Charleston, SC | Above and beyond capital | $10,000 |
| Harbor Springs Historical Society | Harbor Springs, MI | General operation | $10,000 |
| Mclaren N Michigan Hospital Foundation | Petoskey, MI | General operation | $10,000 |
| Musc Foundation | Charleston, SC | General operation | $10,000 |
| N Michigan Habitat for Humanity | Petoskey, MI | General operation | $10,000 |
| One80 Place | Charleston, SC | General operation | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charleston | Charleston, SC | General operation | $10,000 |
| St Rita | Cincinnati, OH | General operation | $10,000 |
| Trident United Way | N Charleston, SC | General operation | $10,000 |
| Golden Strings Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General operation | $7,500 |
| Nch Healthcare | Naples, FL | General operation | $7,500 |
| Aggieland Humane Society | Bryan, TX | General operation | $5,000 |
| American Lung Association | Achorage, AK | General operation | $5,000 |
| Autism Collier Inc | Naples, FL | General operation | $5,000 |
| Charleston Symphony | N Charleston, SC | General operation | $5,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation | Charleston, SC | General operation | $5,000 |
| Discalced Carmelite Nuns | Homestead, FL | General operation | $5,000 |
| Feed the Need | Bastrop, TX | General operation | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Miami, FL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Halos | N Charleston, SC | General operation | $5,000 |
| Lilabean Foundation | Silver Spring, MD | General operation | $5,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservacy | Harbor Springs, MI | General operation | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Asheville, NC | General operation | $5,000 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Miami Beach, FL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Simple Needs Ga Inc | Marietta, GA | General operation | $5,000 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | Charleston, SC | General operation | $5,000 |
| St John's Community Fund | Lansing, MI | General operation | $5,000 |
| The Room at the Inn | Marquette, MI | General operation | $5,000 |
| Village Repertory Co | Charleston, SC | General operation | $5,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General operation | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies | Miami, FL | General operating | $2,500 |
| Bliss | Mount Pleasant, SC | General operation | $2,500 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | General operation | $2,500 |
| Cancer Alliance of Naples | Bonita Springs, FL | General operation | $2,500 |
| Children's Home Network | Tampa, FL | General operation | $2,500 |
| Friends of South Florida Autism | Hialeah, FL | General operation | $2,500 |
| Gargiulo Education Center | Naples, FL | General opertion | $2,500 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Ft Myers, FL | General operating | $2,500 |
| Ibu Foundation | Charleston, SC | General operation | $2,500 |
| Little Traverse Sailors | Harbor Springs, MI | General operation | $2,500 |
| N Michigan Equine Therapy | Boyne City, MI | General operation | $2,500 |
| Reading Partners South Carolina | N Charleston, SC | General operation | $2,500 |
| Sight for All | Adelaide, AS | General operation | $2,500 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Charleston, SC | General operation | $2,500 |
| Chera | Lakeland, FL | General operation | $2,000 |
| St Bonaventure Catholic Church | Davie, FL | General operation | $1,500 |
| Gulf Coast Crush Inc | Fort Myers, FL | General operation | $1,000 |
| Harbor Springs Library | Harbor Springs, MI | General operation | $1,000 |
| Impact100 | Belleair Bluffs, FL | General operation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $501,500 | 56 |
| 2023 | $378,500 | 51 |
| 2022 | $367,000 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6513748
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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