Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn is a private foundation based in Frankfort, Illinois. It provides scholarships for eligible young women pursuing college study of foreign languages or study abroad.
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn at a glance
In short: Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn gave $18K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,000
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,286
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,272
- -42.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (28% 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 Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn
- Review Cycle
- The next listed second-semester travel scholarship deadline is December 4, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. CST. The next listed deadline for initial and renewal academic scholarships and full-year, first-semester, and summer travel scholarships is May 14, 2027, by 5:00 p.m. CST. The website says applications must arrive by the deadline.
- Deadline
- The next listed second-semester travel scholarship deadline is December 4, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Application contact: Denny L Schillings
Mailing address: 10645 Nebraska St, Frankfort, IL 60423
Phone: (815) 534-5598
Website: https://www.cjsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Illinois. In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the listed shares were Illinois 28%, Virginia 17%, and Texas, Alabama, and Minnesota 8% each. These figures describe recipient locations, not a stated geographic eligibility preference.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $24K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,272 | $15,990 | $18,415 | $18,000 | 14 | $18,415 | $258 |
| 2024 | $5,687 | $24,460 | $21,435 | $21,000 | 16 | $21,435 | $307 |
| 2023 | $2,662 | $20,585 | $22,418 | $22,000 | 17 | $22,418 | $239 |
| 2022 | $4,495 | $24,722 | $24,336 | $24,000 | 19 | $24,336 | $278 |
| 2021 | $4,109 | $19,785 | $18,431 | $18,000 | 13 | $18,431 | $250 |
| 2020 | $2,755 | $19,575 | $22,454 | $21,000 | 15 | — | $259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn reported a distributable amount of $258 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial assistance to young women who have received the Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award and are pursuing college degrees involving foreign-language study, or studying in a foreign country as enrichment for their college program.
Its website describes two scholarship areas: academic scholarships for undergraduates majoring or minoring in a foreign language at a four-year college or university, and travel scholarships for study abroad. The academic scholarship is $1,500 per academic year and may be renewed up to three times after the initial award, for a maximum of $6,000. Renewal is not automatic. The website says study-abroad awards must support study in pursuit of a degree; summer study abroad must last at least six weeks and award a semester of credit.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $18,000. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,500, with a median of $1,500. The largest listed awards were $1,500 academic scholarships to individual recipients; listed $1,000 awards were travel scholarships to individual recipients.
The 2024 filing reports ten academic scholarships of $1,500 each and six travel scholarships of $1,000 each. It states that only Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award recipients majoring or minoring in a foreign language, or studying abroad, may apply.
The website provides application forms for initial and renewal academic scholarships and for full-year, semester, and summer study-abroad scholarships. Applicants must submit an application and supporting materials together in one package; electronic applications and materials are not accepted. For academic scholarships, the website lists proof of the Girl Scout award, a recommendation from a Girl Scout volunteer or staff member who is not a relative, college acceptance or transcript documentation, proof of at least a B cumulative and foreign-language GPA, and proof of the foreign-language major or minor. The filing names Denny L. Schillings as the application contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Denny L. Schillings as president, Karen M. Schillings as secretary, and Denise M. Schillings Roche as director.
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn is led by Denny L. Schillings, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denny L. Schillings
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Denise M. Schillings Roche
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen M. Schillings
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn
How much does Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn give each year?
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn gave $18K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 16 grants.
What is Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn's typical grant size?
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,286, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn give grants?
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn's top state is Illinois, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and Texas (8%).
Does Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Academic Scholarship" (8 grants) and "Travel Scholarship" (6 grants).
How large is Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn?
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $258 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial assistance to young women who have received the Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award and are pursuing college degrees involving foreign-language study, or studying in a foreign country as enrichment for their college program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn?
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cjsfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn's EIN?
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0894400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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