Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable
Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. It reported 19 grants totaling $56,875 in 2025, all to recipients in Ohio.
Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable at a glance
In short: Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable gave $57K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,875
- -43.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,993
- -43.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $441,690
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable
- How to Apply
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The filing provides for written applications stating the purpose of the request. Awards are limited to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Carrie R Holloway
Mailing address: 501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Phone: (314) 342-4457
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boardman United Methodist Church ($10K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 87 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. Listed recipients were located in communities including Youngstown, Canfield, Hubbard, Boardman, and Girard.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $100K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boardman United Methodist Church Youngstown, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Penguin Club Youngstown, OH | General Support | $6,000 |
| Public Library of Youngstown Youngstown, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Public Library of Mahoning County Canfield, OH | Community | $4,000 |
| Mahoning Valley Historical Society Youngstown, OH | General Support | $3,875 |
| Easter Seals of Mahoning Trumbull & Columbiana Youngstown, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
| Oblates Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Villa Maria Teresa Hubbard, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
| AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Mahoning Valley Boardman, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| Smarts Youngstown, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley Girard, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $441,690 | $70,939 | $73,438 | $56,875 | 19 | $60,628 | $59,679 | $72,511 |
| 2024 | $444,173 | $93,822 | $114,171 | $100,061 | 19 | $103,589 | $83,128 | $65,852 |
| 2023 | $462,238 | $64,441 | $64,506 | $49,000 | 20 | $52,253 | $54,682 | $57,216 |
| 2022 | $466,528 | $135,012 | $112,624 | $98,255 | 14 | $101,516 | $117,274 | $56,923 |
| 2021 | $448,001 | $68,973 | $62,978 | $50,500 | 15 | $53,619 | $55,218 | $55,869 |
| 2020 | $445,748 | $23,378 | $50,450 | $38,000 | 11 | — | $15,225 | $43,773 |
| 2019 | $476,482 | $59,986 | $57,831 | $46,752 | 16 | — | $47,941 | $44,803 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for religious, community, historical, educational, and other organizations. The Mahoning Valley Historical Society Foundation describes its purpose as carrying out charitable activities related to or promoting the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, including supporting the Arms Family Museum of Local History. Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley says it empowers young people in Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties through experiential learning programs. 1898 Foundation Inc. describes its mission as preserving historical buildings and promoting community involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $56,875. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest listed grants included $10,000 to Boardman United Methodist Church, $6,000 to Penguin Club, and $5,000 to the Public Library of Youngstown. Other notable grants were $4,000 to the Public Library of Mahoning County, $3,875 to Mahoning Valley Historical Society, and $3,000 each to Easter Seals of Mahoning Trumbull and Oblates Sisters of the Sacred Heart.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applicants should submit a written application stating the purpose of the request. It lists no deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable's only listed officer is Stifel Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stifel Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$13K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Stifel Trust Company National Asso Iation (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Stifel Trust Company National Asso (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Stifel Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable
How much does Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable give each year?
Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable gave $57K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 19 grants.
What is Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable's typical grant size?
Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,993, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable that year got $3K on average.
Where does Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable give grants?
Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (12 grants), Canfield, OH (2 grants) and Boardman, OH (2 grants).
Does Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community" (5 grants).
Who are Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable's largest grantees?
Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Boardman United Methodist Church ($10,000), Penguin Club ($6,000) and Public Library of Youngstown ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable?
Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable reported $442K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for religious, community, historical, educational, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable?
The filing provides for written applications stating the purpose of the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable's EIN?
Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6770176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-e-and-alice-b-schmutz-charitable-morg_2fb1882854744090bef88c3ea23752f2
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