Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater
Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater is a private foundation based in Wadsworth, Ohio. It reported making 10 grants totaling $146,601 in 2024, supporting Ohio organizations including a high school, a Catholic faith-based organization, a parish, and a foundation.
Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater at a glance
In short: Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater gave $147K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,601
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,660
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,276
- Total assets
- $175,765
- -43.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5528 Appian Way, Wadsworth, OH 44281
Phone: (216) 272-8011
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Damascus ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $47K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 38 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater gives
- Giving grew 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $147K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| Damascus Centerburg, OH | Activity Center | $25,000 |
| Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, OH | Hoban Football | $10,000 |
| Damascus Centerburg, OH | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| St Hilary Parish Fairlawn, OH | General Support | $1,500 |
| Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, OH | General Support | $1,051 |
| St Hilary Parish Fairlawn, OH | General Support | $1,050 |
| Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, OH | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| H2O Foundations Inc Brunswick, OH | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| H2O Foundations Inc Brunswick, OH | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,765 | $13,936 | $147,906 | $146,601 | 10 | $146,601 | $13,936 | $14,226 |
| 2023 | $309,735 | $11,831 | $107,545 | $107,000 | 9 | $107,000 | $11,831 | $16,225 |
| 2022 | $405,449 | $410,000 | $12,200 | $10,750 | 7 | $10,750 | — | $1,282 |
| 2021 | $7,649 | — | $77,201 | $77,151 | 6 | $77,151 | — | $1,894 |
| 2020 | $84,550 | $-3,315 | $44,127 | $43,725 | 6 | — | — | $4,705 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a student center and football program, an activity center and sponsorship, general support, and sponsorships.
Damascus Inc., which received two grants, describes its mission as “to awaken, empower and equip a generation to live the adventure of the Catholic faith through world-class programs and an environment of encounter.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $146,601 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,276.
The largest grants were $100,000 to an individual recipient High School for the Hoban Student Center and $25,000 to Damascus Inc. for an activity center. Other notable grants included $10,000 to an individual recipient High School for Hoban football and $5,000 to Damascus Inc. for sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Benjamin Schlater as treasurer, director, and Jennifer Schlater as president, secretary, and director.
Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater is led by Jennifer Schlater, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Schlater
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Schlater
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater
How much does Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater give each year?
Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater gave $147K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $107K across 9 grants.
What is Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater's typical grant size?
Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater's median grant in 2024 was $1,276, and its average grant was $14,660, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater give grants?
Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (3 grants), Centerburg, OH (2 grants), Fairlawn, OH (2 grants) and Brunswick, OH (2 grants).
Does Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (4 grants).
Who are Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater's largest grantees?
Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater's largest 2024 grantees include Damascus ($30,000 across 2 grants), Archbishop Hoban High School ($12,051 across 3 grants) and St Hilary Parish ($2,550 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater?
Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater reported $176K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a student center and football program, an activity center and sponsorship, general support, and sponsorships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater's EIN?
Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0874067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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