The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation (RMSFF) is a private family foundation based in Minneapolis, MN that funds education, health/medical, and human services programs and operates scholarship and relief programs (including Best Buy employee relief). The site lists offices in Minnesota and Florida, contact details, board/staff information, and recent news about grants and awards.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit working in education, health, or human services with clear program alignment and either a Minnesota/Florida presence or demonstrable community impact that fits the foundation’s grant-size mix (many small-to-medium awards plus occasional large gifts).
Good Fit
- • Primary program focus in education, health/medical, or human services.
- • Ability to submit an LOI through the foundation’s portal and follow published application guidelines.
- • Track record or partnerships showing measurable local impact, especially in Minnesota or Florida.
- • Capacity to manage a range of awards from small operational grants to larger project investments.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached 49 states, indicating a national footprint, though the dollar volume is heavily concentrated in Minnesota (about 71% of dollars) with substantial activity also in Florida.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows more than 1,100 distinct recipients and 1,430 grants, with many small-to-medium awards alongside several large gifts; the presence of hundreds of new recipients in 2024 indicates a broad and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes application guidance and an LOI portal and lists named program officers, and the latest year included 770 new recipients, which together point to real opportunities for unfamiliar applicants to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
