OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION
Waterloo, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-1949053
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Waterloo, IA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
81-1949053
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Otto Schoitz Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on health-related initiatives. In the filing year 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $3.7 million in grants to 86 grantees and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the foundation's profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
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Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IOWA HEARTLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$2.6M
11%
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
$1.8M
8%
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE CEDAR VALLEY
$1.2M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$21.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION?
Yes. OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION give?
OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Texas, and California. 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 OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include IOWA HEARTLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, and BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE CEDAR VALLEY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting OTTO SCHOITZ FOUNDATION’s website.
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