Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wadsworth, OH EIN: 81-0874067

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.

Key facts about Benjamin J and Jennifer R Schlater

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.

EIN
81-0874067
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$146,601
Grants made (2024)
10
Average grant
$14,660
Median grant
$1,276
Total assets
$175,765
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$176K

-43.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$147K

+37.0% YoY

Grant Count

10

+11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+23.3% YoY

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.

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

AkronBrunswickCenterburgFairlawnAdkronClevelandColumbusNew HavenOregon CityXenia

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K6 grants2020 6 grants2021 7 grants2022 9 grants2023 10 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $147K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $147K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Archbishop Hoban High School: $112K across 4 grantsArchbishop Hoban High School$112K · 4 grantsDamascus: $30K across 2 grantsDamascus$30K · 2 grantsSt Hilary Parish: $3K across 2 grantsSt Hilary Parish$3K · 2 grantsH2O Foundations Inc: $2K across 2 grantsH2O Foundations Inc$2K · 2 grants

The largest 2024 recipient was Archbishop Hoban High School ($112K across 4 grants). Together the top 4 received $147K.

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

35<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 38 (92%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, OHHoban Student Center$100,000
Damascus Centerburg, OHActivity Center$25,000
Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, OHHoban Football$10,000
Damascus Centerburg, OHSponsorship$5,000
St Hilary Parish Fairlawn, OHGeneral Support$1,500
Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, OHGeneral Support$1,051
St Hilary Parish Fairlawn, OHGeneral Support$1,050
Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, OHSponsorship$1,000
H2O Foundations Inc Brunswick, OHSponsorship$1,000
H2O Foundations Inc Brunswick, OHSponsorship$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $175,765 $13,936 $147,906 $146,601 (10)
2023 $309,735 $11,831 $107,545 $107,000 (9)
2022 $405,449 $410,000 $12,200 $10,750 (7)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$175,765$309,735$405,449
Revenue$13,936$11,831$410,000
Expenses$147,906$107,545$12,200
Qualifying Distributions$146,601$107,000$10,750
Net Investment Income$13,936$11,831—
Distributable Amount$14,226$16,225$1,282

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 5528 Appian Way, Wadsworth, OH 44281
Phone: (216) 272-8011

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 (4 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 Archbishop Hoban High School ($112,051 across 4 grants), Damascus ($30,000 across 2 grants) and St Hilary Parish ($2,550 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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