Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation
The EF & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation is a private foundation established in 1986 in Iowa. It was created by Sylvia Schildberg as an ongoing expression of appreciation to the community, building on the legacy of the Schildberg Construction Company, which was founded in 1937 by E.F. and Sylvia Schildberg in Greenfield, Iowa.
Key facts about Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation
- EIN
- 42-1282794
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $230,600
- Grants made (2025)
- 73
- Average grant
- $3,159
- Median grant
- $2,100
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (38 of 73, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts applications from local groups, agencies, and causes in its region and awards grants annually in the spring. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation's 73 itemized 2025 grants were Iowa (93%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenfield, IA (16 grants), Glenwood, IA (4 grants), Council Bluffs, IA (4 grants) and Red Oak, IA (3 grants). 99% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 38 of 73 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$231K
+1.4% YoY
Grant Count
73
+23.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-18.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to provide financial assistance to nonprofit, charitable, and educational causes that better the human condition and encourage community engagement. The foundation seeks to support organizations that improve and strengthen communities in its service areas.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$3,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, with particular emphasis on communities in its service areas. Recent grants have supported organizations in Atlantic, Iowa and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 73 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of April 2025):
- Total assets: $3,629,331
- Total revenues: $389,953
- Total expenses: $287,450
- Investment income and dividends: $131,411
- Giving rate: 6.5% of assets
Historical Assets:
- 2024: $3.5 million
- 2023: $3.1 million
- 2022: $3.3 million
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
329 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Iowa Aviation Museum ($10,000), St John's Catholic Church ($10,000), Greater Des Moines Habitat for Human ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IOWA AVIATION MUSEUM Greenfield, IA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Greenfield, IA | BUILDING FUND | $10,000 |
| GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMAN Des Moines, IA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
| WARREN CULTURAL CENTER Greenfield, IA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $6,000 |
| ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER Greenfield, IA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH FOUNDATION Greenfield, IA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| AUDUBON FIRE & RESCUE Audubon, IA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| CARSON VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE Carson, IA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| CHI HEALTH FOUNDATION Omaha, NE | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| CRESCENT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Crescent, IA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mark Schildberg - President
- Kathy Youngblood - Vice President
- Kitty Sherer - Secretary/Treasurer
- Jeremy Youngblood - Director
- Seth Wise - Director
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Schildberg | President | 1 | — |
| Kathy Youngblood | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Kitty Sherer | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jeremy Youngblood | Director | 1 | — |
| Seth Wise | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In October 2025, the foundation granted $11,000 to Vision Atlantic to support a transformative community development project in Atlantic, Iowa. The project includes a 142-unit mixed housing development (Camblin Hills), a 300-capacity child development center, and a YMCA expansion. Mark Schildberg stated that the foundation was created "as a way to give back to the communities in our service areas," emphasizing that childcare is "a much needed cornerstone in building and maintaining a thriving community."
EF & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation Grants $11,000 to Vision Atlantic \xAB\Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation fund?
The foundation's purpose is to provide financial assistance to nonprofit, charitable, and educational causes that better the human condition and encourage community engagement. The foundation seeks to support organizations that improve and strengthen communities in its service areas.
How do I apply for a grant from Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications from local groups, agencies, and causes in its region and awards grants annually in the spring. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, with particular emphasis on communities in its service areas. Recent grants have supported organizations in Atlantic, Iowa and surrounding regions.
What size grants does Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation award?
In 2025, Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation awarded 73 grants totaling $231K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation's EIN?
Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1282794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.