George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr
The George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr is a private foundation based in Rockford, Illinois. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr at a glance
In short: George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr gave $497K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $50K), mostly in Illinois. 30% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $496,807
- +677.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $49,681
- +677.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $49,706
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (80% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return, so this is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6838 E State Street Suite 2, Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: (815) 231-2711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was American Diabetes Association ($50K). Together the top 10 received $497K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% to recipients in Virginia, and 10% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 70% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 5617% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $497K (2023). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $497K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Diabetes Association Merrifield, VA | General Funding | $49,706 |
| American Cancer Society Brita Haag Paralegal Atlanta, GA | General Funding | $49,706 |
| Barbara Olson Center of Hope Rockford, IL | General Funding | $49,706 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois South Elgin Resource Center South Elgin, IL | General Funding | $49,706 |
| Easter Seals Chldrn Developmnt CNTR Rockford, IL | General Funding | $49,706 |
| Rock Valley College Foundation Rockford, IL | General Funding | $49,706 |
| N Illinois Hospice Association Rockford, IL | General Funding | $49,706 |
| Lifescape Community Services Inc Rockford, IL | General Funding | $49,706 |
| The Rosecrance Foundation Rockford, IL | General Funding | $49,706 |
| Center for Sight & Hearing Rockford, IL | General Funding | $49,453 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-3,825 | $503,402 | $496,807 | 10 | $499,383 | $5,965 | $23,232 |
| 2022 | $512,345 | $9,150 | $97,213 | $63,916 | 10 | $72,100 | $6,297 | $28,541 |
| 2021 | $600,774 | $57,268 | $18,072 | $6,230 | 10 | $9,858 | $52,937 | $31,854 |
| 2020 | $561,647 | $28,999 | $15,457 | $8,690 | 10 | — | $24,980 | $29,571 |
| 2019 | $548,091 | $17,845 | $18,368 | $11,790 | 10 | — | $13,966 | $28,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2023 — 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 filing describes the foundation’s activity as providing grants to other 501(c)(3) charitable organizations; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2023 grantees included organizations working in areas such as cancer and diabetes, services for people with developmental disabilities, support for girls, nutrition services, higher education, and services for people with vision or hearing impairments. These are the grantees’ areas of work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, the American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The Barbara Olson Center of Hope says it helps people with developmental disabilities reach personal goals through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities, and community service. Rock Valley College Foundation says it builds regional relationships and secures resources to advance the college and its students.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $496,807. Grants ranged from $49,453 to $49,706, with a median of $49,706.
Recipients included the American Diabetes Association ($49,706), American Cancer Society ($49,706), Barbara Olson Center of Hope ($49,706), Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois ($49,706), Rock Valley College Foundation ($49,706), and Center for Sight & Hearing ($49,453). Each grant was listed for general funding.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr's only listed officer is Midland States Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Midland States Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $822 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $822, to Midland States Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr
How much does George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr give each year?
George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr gave $497K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $64K across 10 grants.
What is George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr's typical grant size?
George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr's median grant in 2023 was $49,706, and its average grant was $49,681, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr that year got $50K on average.
Where does George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr give grants?
George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr gives mostly in Illinois: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (10%) and Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (7 grants).
Does George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr's largest grantees?
George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr's largest 2023 grantees include American Diabetes Association ($49,706), American Cancer Society Brita Haag Paralegal ($49,706) and Barbara Olson Center of Hope ($49,706), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr fund?
The filing describes the foundation’s activity as providing grants to other 501(c)(3) charitable organizations; it does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr?
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr's EIN?
George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6224231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does George & Frances Schwenkner Charttr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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