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Schulze Family Foundation

Why We Do Our Work

  • How We Do Our Work
  • Why We Do Our Work
  • Where We Do Our Work
  • Our Vision, Mission & Values

Dignity for all.

The most vulnerable people in our communities matter and deserve our support.

Poverty has devastating effects. We invest in work that has an immediate and positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals and families living in poverty.

Strategic philanthropy can make the world a better place. Our work helps improve both individual lives and systems that help reduce suffering and hardship.


Rebuild the middle class.


Life in the U.S. is now harder for many working-class Americans. It makes “the American Dream” more difficult to achieve. Our work provides support for working-class Americans and their families.

Education is integral to a person’s success and to a community’s ability to prosper. We support students, educational excellence, and select educational institutions that help them thrive.


Entrepreneurs drive economic vitality.


Successful entrepreneurship can help create opportunities and a thriving U.S. economy. We work to ensure that more entrepreneurs have the education and resources they need to succeed.

Our Best Buy roots connect us to our Founder’s past. We believe the welfare of Best Buy employees is important and support Best Buy employees in times of need. We also support the communities where Best Buy stores operate.


How to apply

Minnesota Office

6600 France Ave., Suite 550
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Phone: 952-324-8910

Florida Office

999 Vanderbilt Rd., Suite 710
Naples, FL 34108
Phone: 239-263-9400

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  • About Us
    • About Us Overview
    • Our Vision, Mission & Values
      • Our Vision, Mission & Values
      • How We Do Our Work
      • Why We Do Our Work
      • Where We Do Our Work
    • Our Founder
    • Our Board
      • Our Board
      • Trustees Emeriti
      • Health Care Advisor
      • Housing Advisor
    • Our Staff
  • Apply for a Grant
    • Apply for a Grant Overview
    • Eligibility
    • Guidelines
    • Resources
    • Update Information
  • Apply for Scholarships
    • College Scholarships Overview
      • Eligible High Schools
      • Downloadable Documents
      • New and Graduating Scholars
      • Renew Your College Scholarship
    • Early Learning Scholarship Overview
      • Eligible Catholic Schools
      • Early Learning Scholarship Documents
  • What We Support
    • Overview
    • Best Buy Employees
      • Best Buy Employee Relief
      • Best Buy Disaster Relief
      • Best Buy Hope Fund
    • Collier County Community 2022-23 Assessment
    • Focus Areas & Categories
      • Focus Areas & Categories
      • Education
      • Human & Social Services
      • Health & Medicine
    • Power of 100 – Women Who Care
  • Thank You
  • Newsroom
    • Minnesota Citizens League honors Kathleen Blatz
    • A place for survival and hope during grief.
    • RMSFF issues $1.5 mil challenge to Children’s Minnesota fundraising community
    • Give Where You Live Raises $3,312,846 in single day
    • RMSFF co-sponsors new Collier County Community Assessment
    • White House briefing cites our work as part of Cancer Moonshot.
    • Benefactors change lives