Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family
Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family is a private foundation, based in Lake Forest Park, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $120K.
Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family at a glance
In short: Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family gave $73K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,000
- +40.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,333
- -53.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,157,687
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Longyear Foundation ($42K). Together the top 3 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $100K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Longyear Foundation Chestnut Hill, MA | General Funds | $42,000 |
| Crystal Lake Camps Hughesville, PA | General Funds | $25,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association Chestnut Hill, MA | General Funds | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,157,687 | $162,305 | $81,431 | $73,000 | 3 | $73,000 | $119,825 | $71,871 |
| 2024 | $1,076,813 | $55,785 | $59,642 | $52,000 | 1 | $52,000 | $48,143 | $63,067 |
| 2023 | $1,080,670 | $47,169 | $39,794 | $33,000 | 2 | $33,000 | $40,375 | $58,066 |
| 2022 | $1,079,526 | $246,795 | $107,614 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $224,322 | $63,481 |
| 2021 | $941,564 | $83,707 | $61,202 | $53,000 | 2 | — | $76,765 | $55,948 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family is led by Carla S. Stillman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carla S. Stillman
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lauren S. Nofsinger
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William A. Stillman (2021–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family
How much does Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family give each year?
Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family gave $73K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 1 grant.
What is Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family's typical grant size?
Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family give grants?
Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family gives mostly in Massachusetts: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chestnut Hill, MA (2 grants).
Does Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family?
Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family's EIN?
Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1873214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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