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The Lori Schottenstein Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Columbus Jewish Foundation
Columbus, OH
$920.5K
21%
OSU CHABAD HOUSE INC SCHOTTENSTEIN CHABAD HOUSE
New Albany, OH
$619.3K
14%
COLUMBUS TORAH ACADEMY
Columbus, OH
$289.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION?
No. LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION give?
LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $469 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Columbus Jewish Foundation, OSU CHABAD HOUSE INC SCHOTTENSTEIN CHABAD HOUSE, and COLUMBUS TORAH ACADEMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION?
LORI SCHOTTENSTEIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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