Lori Schottenstein Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-1533377 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$468K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center | New Albany, OH | Religious | $100,000 |
| Columbus Community Mikvah Fund at Cj Foundation | Columbus, OH | Religious | $50,000 |
| Schottenstein Chabad House | Columbus, OH | Religious | $50,000 |
| Jewish Columbus | Columbus, OH | Religious | $36,000 |
| Columbus Torah Academy | Columbus, OH | Religious | $25,000 |
| Congregation Torat Emet | Columbus, OH | Religious | $25,000 |
| Rabbi Alexander S Gross Hebrew Academy | Miami Beach, FL | Education | $25,000 |
| Bikur Cholim Fund at Cj Foundation | Columbus, OH | Religious | $15,000 |
| Columbus Humane Society | Hilliard, OH | Community | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Columbus, OH | Community | $15,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Bank | Grove City, OH | Community | $15,000 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation | Columbus, OH | Community | $15,000 |
| Yeshiva University | New York, NY | Education | $15,000 |
| Boysgirls Club of Columbus | Columbus, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| Community Shelter Board | Columbus, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| Mesorah Heritage Foundation | Rahway, NJ | Religious | $10,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | Community | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Community | $10,000 |
| Bella Run Equine | Athens, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation | Columbus, OH | Religious | $5,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Foundation | Columbus, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Seena Magowitz Foundation | Arlington, VA | Community | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $468,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $564,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1533377
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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