Did you know? Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) can be powerful tools for advancing justice?

At Schott, we accept DAF contributions as part of our pooled donor strategy. Schott channels resources to grassroots organizations & community leaders working to dismantle systemic barriers and expand opportunity.

At Schott, we have our vision of what a Loving Community looks like. It includes things like:

💰 Livable wages
🌳 Access to clean air spaces
🏡 Affordable housing
📚 Well-funded and equitable public education
& more!

What does a loving community look like for you?

"Their voice is in Spanish and the system has an ear in English."

In today’s diverse classrooms, language accessibility is essential. Students and parents should never be left out of the conversation when it comes to their education and future.

Daniela Rodriguez, Migrant Equity Southeast

We all have the power to build vibrant, connected communities rooted in trust, care, and shared purpose. By coming together with intention and openness, we can create lasting change.

Hispanic communities are not just part of America’s story. they’ve been changemakers driving progress for generations. #HispanicHeritageMonth

While we continue to support advocates across the country, we are also expanding our efforts in California, partnering with foundations to create scalable impact across the state.

As a national intermediary funder, our focus has always been on pooling resources and redistributing them to those doing the critical work on the ground.

This moment in history is not just about commemoration — it's a call to action.
Let's commit to ensuring that everyone can participate in our democracy and exercise their right to vote!

✘ Reducing early voting and vote-by-mail options

✘ Closing polling places in marginalized communities

✘ Disenfranchising people with felony convictions — disproportionately impacting Black and Brown communities

Women of color were still excluded by racist laws and systems designed to silence their voices — a reality that persists today through modern forms of voter suppression, including:

105 years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified — a historic milestone that extended the right to vote to many women, but not all. #womensequalityday

From culture to community power — Schott Partner MEJA joined LEJA at the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival to uplift public schools, talk city council candidates, and more!

Let’s keep this momentum going—support the movement by following the QR codes on the graphic.

The fight for education justice is happening now.
👊Students are resisting DEI rollbacks in Mississippi
🎫Illinois just banned school ticketing by police.
🗳️Help us take these wins to the national stage by voting for our SXSW 2026 panel: “Sustainable Grantmaking for Racial Justice.” It takes 10 seconds

Philanthropy's pivotal role in education justice requires challenging old notions of philanthropy. Funders acknowledging that Black people and children of color are invaluable partners, not passive populations to be acted upon, is the first step toward equity.

This Black Philanthropy Month, we’re reminded that philanthropy isn’t just about funding, it’s about vision. Black communities have always dreamed boldly. Now we ask if philanthropy will match that boldness by investing in those dreams without hesitation?

Vote for Schott's SXSW 2026 workshop!
We’re pitching Sustainable Grantmaking for Racial Justice — and your vote gets us on stage. Two quick steps: Register through the link and vote for our panel in the Panel Picker.

🗣️ Championing Black voices
💰 Advocating for fully funded equitable systems that center Black families
🚀 Creating leadership pipelines for Black employees
♻️Supporting the sustainability of Black organizations
🌍 Celebrating diversity in the Black diaspora
#BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BlackAugust

When you think of Black Philanthropy Month, what do you think? For Schott, Black Philanthropy Month is about:

FFLIC launched their #LetYouthShine summer campaign to uplift youth voices across Louisiana.

CADRE parents, in community with fellow advocates, held a meeting to discuss why the ICE crisis is also a Black issue.

Cal4Justice hosted an organizers’ retreat to plan their summer youth leadership internship and deepen their support for the next generation of youth organizers.

What are Schott grantee partners been up to? Here's a quick recap:

CT Students for a Dream celebrated their recent graduates, welcomed new members, and debriefed their latest legislative session.

Two graduating seniors from the Leadership Team were honored with the third annual Youth Leadership Scholarship Award, along with special citations from the Providence City Council.

Congratulations to Providence Student Union for the great event!

Schott grantee partner PSU celebrated youth leaders at The Art of Student Power: Quinceañera Edition on May 30th. The event featured music, performances, dancing, a silent auction, creative activities, food, drinks, and more!

Learn more at lovingcities.schottfoundation.org

Does your city love its children? In this new edition of the Loving Cities Index, the Schott Foundation examined cities across 25 key indicators to see if they’re providing the supportive resources and policies children and families need to thrive. How does your city fare?

Every loving community deserves protection, and true protection means prioritizing the safety and well-being of every child, regardless of ZIP code, background, or ethnicity.

#PrideMonth is about showing up as your full self, unapologetically. It's about ensuring every young person feels seen, supported, and celebrated. It's about championing the diversity of our communities and honoring every contribution that makes our world stronger.

A few years ago, we asked grassroots advocates across the country what an endowment could mean for their work. Today, we’re still calling for bold, long-term, investments like endowments, so that grantees can better focus on advancing their missions.

We can still choose love: Building loving communities that support student well-being and success Candid insights | Dr. John H. Jackson of the Schott Foundation shares how loving communities—not just federal policy—can transform student well-being and success by prioritizing health, education, and...

health systems, housing, and community supports.

Schott CEO John H. Jackson spoke with Candid about the importance of centering love in communities right now.

Read the full article: blog.candid.org/post/buildin...