Conrad Schanz And Nellie Grant Schanz
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for educational and religious initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to fostering educational opportunities and supporting faith-based organizations, as evidenced by its funding of various charities, including those focused on child welfare. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions and religious organizations, indicating a broad interest in community support and development. Although it is based in Texas, its funding activities extend to various states across the country.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize charities (particularly faith-based or education-oriented organizations) seeking modest operating support and that match the foundation's demonstrated mission focus.
Good Fit
- • Requests for operating support in the ~$5K–$10K range.
- • Organizational mission aligned with faith-based, educational, or child-welfare work.
- • A track record or referral that would put the organization on a trustee or intermediary's radar.
- • Geographic presence in one of the states the funder has recently supported.
Geography
The latest observed grants went to organizations in five different states (WV, MI, OH, VA, WI), showing a multi-state footprint despite the foundation being located in Texas.
Recipient Variety
Five distinct independent recipients were funded in the latest year across faith-based, educational, and child-welfare causes; the count is modest but not narrowly captive and shows some mission diversity.
New Applicants
The foundation's records state grants are to preselected recipients and there is no public website or contact info; while the latest year shows five new grantees, the invitation-only practice and lack of application route make entry for unfamiliar applicants unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
