The Teton Range reflected in a lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-3980014

Arthur B Schultz Foundation

A private foundation in Lander, WY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 41 grants and $352,280 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Rachael Knapp Richards
PO Box 1570
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 714-5665
[email protected]
Form and materials
Letter of Intent first guidelines at www.absfoundation.org
Deadlines
See Website: www.absfoundation.org
Restrictions
See Website: www.absfoundation.org

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $352,280

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $5,824,135
  • Tax year 2023

    $387,650

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $6,402,599
  • Tax year 2022

    $500,750

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $6,861,610
  • Tax year 2021

    $348,797

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $7,176,005
  • Tax year 2020

    $263,446

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $7,496,207
  • Tax year 2019

    $185,950

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $4,977,878
  • Tax year 2018

    $177,000

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $4,464,029

Grants paid in 2024

41 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Possibility LabsConcord, CA

    Support the development of the JEI Alumni grant pool

    $50,000
  2. Northern Kenya FundBozeman, MT

    Education and leadership, mentorship at the high school and university level for adolescent girls in Northern Kenya

    $26,000
  3. The Girls Foundation of TanzaniaPortland, ME

    High quality education, leadership, mentorship, sexual and reproductive health training for adolescent girls

    $15,000
  4. Creative Action InstituteIpswich, MA

    Leadership and mentorship training for young women in East Africa

    $15,000
  5. Gulu Persons Disabled NetworkGulu, Uganda

    Assembly, production & distribution of wheelchairs & mobility aids; Small workshop development for adjustments & replacements; & Staff salaries for persons with disabilities in Gulu, Uganda.

    $12,500
  6. Young Strong Mothers FoundationMorogoro, Tanzania

    Preventive education materials for Adolescent Girls and Tailoring Equipment for young Tanzanian mothers in the Vocational Training Center for Out of school young mothers in Morogoro.

    $12,500
  7. Individual

    Empowering women to become entrepreneurs in Kamuli Ditrict, including funding for personnel/trainers, transportation, start up grants for trained women, equipment and training materials, and entrepreneurial vocational skills project associated costs.

    $12,500
  8. Street Business SchoolBoulder, CO

    Entrepreneurship training for marginalized women in East Africa

    $12,500
  9. Individual

    Independent study support for nontraditional learners to complete the Tanzanian National Exam - a 2-3 year program with teachers, classrooms, outdoor space and debate opportunities

    $12,500
  10. Kyaninga Child Development CenterFort Portal, Uganda

    Support of the Mobility Hub - a bamboo wheelchair production center for PWDs in rural Kyaninga District.

    $12,500
  11. Individual

    Women's vocational, life skills, and leadership training for at risk young women in Kampala slums

    $12,500
  12. Friends of Transitions GuatemalaMill Valley, CA

    Wheelchair manufacturing and provision and follow up support for children and adults w disabilities in Guatemala

    $12,500
  13. Individual

    Promoting the Inclusion of Children and Young people with physical disabilities in community and school through teacher education, school modifications, and physical therapy.

    $11,500
  14. Individual

    Advancing Girls' Education Project which supports 50 girls in Mityana and Rakai-Kyotera District with school fees, internship expenses, and income generating training & activities.

    $10,000
  15. Individual

    Supporting grandmothers in economic empowerment activities - training in poultry & goat rearing, vegetable gardening, other small businesses with financial literacy, mentorship, other economic empowerment topics.

    $10,000
  16. Nurturing MindsNewtonville, MA

    Supporting girls with disabilities to attend SEGA, a high quality secondary boarding school for girls in Morogoro, TZ

    $10,000
  17. Individual

    support pwd in rural west TZ with mobility devices, health services, and economic activities

    $9,500
  18. Empowered GirlsArusha, Tanzania

    Girls leadership and empowerment training for Masaai girls and some boys in Masaai villages outside Arusha, TZ

    $9,000
  19. Victoria's Giving FoundationArusha, Tanzania

    Education/tuition fees for 1 vocational school student, 50 Primary and Secondary School Student trainings; Women's group Initiatives, Staff and volunteer salaries support for Girls clubs, mentorship and leadership trainings.

    $8,750
  20. Individual

    Jazz my Chair wheelchair repair clinics run by people with disabilities outside Mexico City - empowerment and practical repairs for PWDs.

    $8,000
  21. Individual

    Production of local assistive devices for children with disabilities & Street Business School training roll out for caregivers of PWDs.

    $7,500
  22. Individual

    Wezesha Binti project empowers girls with sewing & design skills, mentorship & leadership support for girls and young women school drop-outs

    $7,500
  23. Kyaninga Child Development CenterFort Portal, Uganda

    KCDC project to support the African Disability Collaboration Annual Meeting with peer visits between organizations supporting PWDs, training for smaller organizations working with PWDs.

    $7,500
  24. Wiser SchoolDurham, NC

    Tuition and Associated Fees for bright rural girls to attend The Wiser School in Kenya, a high quality holistic education model geared toward Kenyan National Exam preparation and life/leadership skills development.

    $7,500
  25. Individual

    Binti Jasirir (Brave Girl) Project support to empower young women in Zanzibar with tourism focused business skills, leadership, life skills.

    $6,500
  26. Individual

    Entrepreneurship training for rural [individual]'s groups including financial literacy, business training, skill development, and leadership.

    $6,000
  27. Individual

    Icyizere Project supporting 11 teen mothers in vocational training, including sewing machines, salon equipment, rent, equipment and stipend for volunteers.

    $6,000
  28. Possibility LabsConcord, CA

    Support the development of the JEI Alumni Grant Pool

    $4,180
  29. Northern Kenya FundBozeman, MT

    Education and leadership, mentorship at the high school and university level for adolescent girls in Northern Kenya

    $4,000
  30. One World Children's FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    OWCF - fiscal sponsor for KCDC support for the mobility hub to manufacture and produce bamboo wheelchairs for PWDs and CWDs

    $4,000
  31. Individual

    Wezesha Binti project empowers girls with sewing & design skills, mentorship & leadership support for girls and young women school drop-outs.

    $1,500
  32. Gillette Soccer ClubGillette, WY

    Dedicated to the growth and development of competitive soccer players to participate in the highlest level of soccer competition, consistent with the governing bodies of FIFA, USSF, USYSA, and WSA.

    $1,000
  33. Individual

    support social entrepreneur to network and fundraise at Opportunity Collaboration

    $1,000
  34. National Nordic FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    Supporting the development of Young Nordic ski athletes and female coaches in Nordic skiing

    $1,000
  35. Lander Nordic Ski AssociationLander, WY

    Supporting trail building and other nordic ski initiatives for local ski community in Lander WY

    $1,000
  36. The Girls Foundation of TanzaniaPortland, ME

    High quality education, leadership, mentorship, sexual and reproductive health training for adolescent girls

    $900
  37. Young Strong Mothers AssociationMorogoro, Tanzania

    Preventive educational Materials for Adolescent Girls and Tailoring equipment for teen mothers.

    $500
  38. Individual

    Wezesha Binti project empowers girls with sewing & design skills, mentorship & leadership support for girls and young women school drop-outs

    $500
  39. Individual

    A community garden in Ketchum Idaho teaching about biomes, food growing, art installations, and sacred spaces for the community in Idaho

    $500
  40. New Africa FundBoca Raton, FL

    giving opportunities to young people from underserved backgrounds through skills development, mentorship, and access to essential tools to build sustainable livelihoods.

    $500
  41. Nurturing MindsNewtonville, MA

    Supporting girls with disabilities to attend SEGA, a high quality secondary boarding school for girls in Morogoro, TZ

    $450

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services5 grants $82,58067% of the total
  2. Education3 grants $22,95019% of the total
  3. Arts and culture1 grant $15,00012% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation3 grants $3,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California4 grants $70,680
  2. Montana2 grants $30,000
  3. Massachusetts3 grants $25,450
  4. Maine2 grants $15,900
  5. Colorado1 grant $12,500
  6. North Carolina1 grant $7,500
  7. Wyoming2 grants $2,000
  8. Vermont1 grant $1,000
  9. Florida1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Rachael Knapp RichardsExecutive Dir. Hours 30Pay $163,062
  • Erik SchultzTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tale FinnangerChairman Hours 1Pay $1,500
  • Shanu BashunaDirector Hours 1Pay $1,500
  • Preben SchultzDirector Hours 1Pay $0

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