Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US
Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $14,200, with grants supporting charitable organizations in several states.
Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US at a glance
In short: Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US gave $14K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,200
- -50.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,092
- -58.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $588,073
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (513) 762-8893
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Diocese of Covington ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 61 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky (58%), Ohio (28%), New York (7%), Louisiana (4%), and Missouri (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 34% 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 (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $167K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Covington Covington, KY | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Notre Dame Academy Louisville, KY | General Operating | $2,500 |
| St Xavier High School New York, NY | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Health Network Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Parish Kitchen Covington, KY | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Santa Maria Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $1,000 |
| The Cincinnati Ballet Company Inc Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Baker Hunt Covington, KY | General Operating | $700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $588,073 | $38,487 | $67,444 | $14,200 | 13 | $16,168 | — | $47,541 |
| 2023 | $616,841 | $30,542 | $60,455 | $28,950 | 11 | $30,672 | $10,120 | $47,445 |
| 2022 | $646,932 | $15,292 | $50,069 | $15,500 | 11 | $17,302 | $9,994 | $48,012 |
| 2021 | $681,289 | $165,870 | $198,773 | $167,400 | 2 | $169,200 | $113,410 | $47,382 |
| 2020 | $714,199 | $53,492 | $91,017 | $48,688 | 24 | — | $3,534 | $52,849 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, a university, arts organizations, health and social-service organizations, and charitable foundations.
The Cincinnati Ballet Company describes its mission as enriching, expanding, and excelling in dance through performance, academy training, and education and engagement. Thomas More University describes itself as a Catholic liberal arts university inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition. Brighton Center says it works to help individuals and families reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $14,200. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among its 2024 grants, the foundation gave $2,500 each to the Diocese of Covington and Notre Dame Academy. It gave $1,000 each to St Xavier High School, Health Network Foundation, Parish Kitchen, Thomas More University, Santa Maria, The Cincinnati Ballet Company, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Other reported grants included $700 to Baker Hunt and $500 each to Covington Rotary Foundation and Welcome House. Brighton Center reported receiving $500 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles R. Scheper, Julie Geisen Scheper, and Scott Grosser as directors.
Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles R. Scheper
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Geisen Scheper
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Grosser
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US
How much does Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US give each year?
Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US gave $14K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 11 grants.
What is Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US's typical grant size?
Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,092, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US give grants?
Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US gives mostly in Kentucky: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (28%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Covington, KY (3 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US's largest grantees?
Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US's largest 2024 grantees include Diocese of Covington ($2,500), Notre Dame Academy ($2,500) and St Xavier High School ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US?
Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US reported $588K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (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 Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, a university, arts organizations, health and social-service organizations, and charitable foundations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US's EIN?
Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1532441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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