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Letha Muhammad, Executive Director of the Education Justice Alliance and a Schott grantee partner, spoke about the impact of ICE in North Carolina and the importance of keeping families safe while ensuring students have access to learn.
November 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
At Schott, our decades long history of investing in youth-led movements has shown us what’s possible when young people believe in themselves and their collective power. We’re witnessing, in real time, how this generation’s leadership is shaping a stronger democracy for all of us.
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Join us in welcoming Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson to the Schott Board of Directors! Distinguished for activism in philanthropy, faith, and community for child well-being and racial justice, Dr. Wilson is the President & CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) and CDF Action Council.
October 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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.
October 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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?
October 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"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
September 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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.
September 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hispanic communities are not just part of America’s story. they’ve been changemakers driving progress for generations. #HispanicHeritageMonth
September 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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.
September 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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!
August 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
✘ 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
August 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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:
August 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
105 years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified — a historic milestone that extended the right to vote to many women, but not all. #womensequalityday
August 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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!
August 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
August 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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.
August 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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?
August 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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.
August 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
When you think of Black Philanthropy Month, what do you think? For Schott, Black Philanthropy Month is about:
August 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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.
July 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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!
June 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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?
June 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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.
June 11, 2025 at 1:29 AM
#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.
June 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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.
June 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM