The Schalon Foundation
Historical FunderSaint Joseph, Michigan · EIN 38-3341098 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SCOTT SCHALON |
|---|---|
| Address | 10982 TWINLEAF COURT, San Diego CA 92131 |
| Phone | 8585498741 |
| SCOTTOSD@HOTMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING BEFORE 4TH QUARTER OF THE CURRENT YEAR REQUESTING ORGANIZATION MUST VERIFY THEIR EXEMPT STATUS |
| Deadlines | BEFORE 4TH QUARTER |
| Restrictions | GRANTEE ORGANIZATION MUST BE SECTION 501C3 |
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
38% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Community Foundation | Saint Joseph, MI | Buchanan victory park project | $50,000 |
| Berrien Community Foundation | Saint Joseph, MI | Bridgman salute the troops playground project | $50,000 |
| Berrien Community Foundation | Saint Joseph, MI | Sw mi symphony orchestra debt reduction grant 2 | $30,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | San Diego, CA | General support grant | $30,000 |
| Ars Arts and Culture Center | Lakeside, MI | General support | $25,000 |
| Lorys Place for Hospice | Saint Joseph, MI | General support | $25,000 |
| The Soup Kitcken Inc | Benton Harbor, MI | General support | $20,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | General support grant | $20,000 |
| Center for Community Solutions | San Diego, CA | General support grant | $20,000 |
| San Diego House Rabbit Society | San Diego, CA | General support grant | $15,000 |
| Falcon Playhouse Foundation | San Diego, CA | General support grant | $15,000 |
| Citadel Dance and Music Center | Benton Harbor, MI | Matching grant award | $10,000 |
| Berrien Community Foundation | Saint Joseph, MI | Womens giving circle grant | $10,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($88,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $408,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $563,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $533,750 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621239349100707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3341098
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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