Chizek Family Foundation
The Chizek Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Minnesota.
Chizek Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chizek Family Foundation gave $159K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,000
- +28.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,889
- +32.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $17,144,399
- +679.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Chizek Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 19046 5500 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: (612) 978-4839
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chizek Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indiana University Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 109 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 13% to recipients in Indiana. Arizona received 4%, while New York and Vermont each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chizek Family Foundation gives
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 165% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (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 $159K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Animal Humane Society Golden Valley, MN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| The Loppet Foundation Inc Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Climate Generation Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Gender Justice St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Pets for the Elderly Foundation San Tan Valley, AZ | General Operations | $7,000 |
| MNSNAP Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $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 | $17,144,399 | $14,407,732 | $219,746 | $159,000 | 27 | $200,248 | $435,440 | $207,712 |
| 2024 | $2,198,969 | $80,724 | $151,028 | $124,250 | 28 | $139,142 | $68,838 | $107,193 |
| 2023 | $2,087,143 | $-72,576 | $142,170 | $105,000 | 25 | $134,334 | $90,716 | $101,978 |
| 2022 | $2,048,907 | $104,728 | $127,334 | $60,000 | 1 | $115,490 | $98,565 | $106,446 |
| 2021 | $2,337,886 | $95,934 | $167,645 | $93,300 | 28 | $149,132 | $89,733 | $117,485 |
| 2020 | $2,369,857 | $89,798 | $83,964 | $38,300 | 26 | — | $85,330 | $113,445 |
| 2019 | $2,375,791 | $132,867 | $124,431 | $77,440 | 28 | — | $98,310 | $115,277 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chizek Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $208K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations, including education, public media, animal welfare, outdoor recreation, gender equity, and climate education. For example, the Indiana University Foundation says it raises philanthropic support for Indiana University, while Twin Cities Public Television says its mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the community through media. Climate Generation describes its work as helping educators, youth, and communities act on systems perpetuating the climate crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $159,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest award was $20,000 to the Indiana University Foundation for scholarships. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Twin Cities Public Television for general operations; $10,000 each to Animal Humane Society, Minnesota Public Radio, the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, and the Loppet Foundation for general operations; and $8,000 each to Climate Generation and Gender Justice for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Beth Scheunemann as president, Linda Steinger as secretary/treasurer, Dorian Grilley as treasurer through November 13, 2025, and Peggy Watson as a board member.
Chizek Family Foundation is led by Beth Scheunemann, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Scheunemann
President
Director → Member, 2022
Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Dorian Grilley
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $7K (2025)
Linda Steinger
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $8K (2025)
Peggy Watson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Michael Holmquist (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Dave Chizek (2022) — President
- Former: David Chizek (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Dave Senger (2019–2020) — Director
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 $8K, to Beth Scheunemann (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chizek Family Foundation
How much does Chizek Family Foundation give each year?
Chizek Family Foundation gave $159K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $124K across 28 grants.
What is Chizek Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Chizek Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,889, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chizek Family Foundation give grants?
Chizek Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (10 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (9 grants).
Does Chizek Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Chizek Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chizek Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Chizek Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Indiana University Foundation ($20,000), Twin Cities Public Television Inc ($15,000) and Animal Humane Society ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chizek Family Foundation?
Chizek Family Foundation reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (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 Chizek Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations, including education, public media, animal welfare, outdoor recreation, gender equity, and climate education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chizek Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Chizek Family Foundation's EIN?
Chizek Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1989004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Chizek Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Chizek Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chizek-family-foundation-morg_a960b60b03f6456fbf679bd277f81145
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