J W Schippmann Foundation
J W Schippmann Foundation is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2025 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
J W Schippmann Foundation at a glance
In short: J W Schippmann Foundation gave $719K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $72K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $718,735
- +1569.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $71,874
- +1068.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Primary geography
- Indiana (57% 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 J W Schippmann Foundation
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1515 Riverside Avenue Suite A, Jacksonville, FL 32204-4134
Phone: (904) 353-5616
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J W Schippmann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Renaissance Charitable ($410K). Together the top 7 received $719K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 33 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Indiana, Rhode Island, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. By share of grant dollars, Indiana accounted for 57%, Rhode Island 36%, Florida 6%, North Carolina 1%, and Virginia 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How J W Schippmann Foundation gives
- Giving grew 4692% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $719K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $719K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Indianapolis, IN | General Use | $410,125 |
| Vanguard Charitable Warwick, RI | General Use | $258,075 |
| Beaches Area Historical Jacksonville B, FL | General Use | $12,500 |
| Episcopal School of Jax Jacksonville, FL | General Use | $10,000 |
| Episcopal School of Jax Jacksonville, FL | General Use | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | General Use | $5,000 |
| Beaches Area Historical Jacksonville B, FL | General Use | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Jax Arc Jacksonville, FL | General Use | $5,000 |
| Close up Foundation Arlington, VA | General Use | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Jax Arc Jacksonville, FL | General Use | $1,035 |
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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 | — | $-53,635 | $726,485 | $718,735 | 10 | $718,735 | $21,874 | $30,827 |
| 2024 | $780,120 | $33,170 | $50,366 | $43,050 | 7 | $43,050 | $26,209 | $34,081 |
| 2023 | $799,816 | $32,388 | $21,063 | $14,000 | 2 | $14,000 | $25,527 | $34,528 |
| 2022 | $790,990 | $21,424 | $22,058 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $14,560 | $35,659 |
| 2021 | $786,624 | $15,999 | $38,085 | $31,000 | 11 | $31,224 | $14,138 | $69,943 |
| 2020 | $808,712 | $17,993 | $41,704 | $39,500 | 14 | — | $16,132 | $68,354 |
| 2019 | $832,423 | $24,013 | $44,804 | $37,800 | 15 | — | $17,152 | $37,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J W Schippmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 2025 grants included support for a university, civic education organizations, historical organizations, a school, and charitable organizations receiving grants for general use. Wake Forest University describes its mission as pursuing excellence in liberal arts and graduate and professional education. Close Up Foundation describes its mission as empowering young people for active citizenship through civic education programs, educator development, and classroom resources. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $718,735. Grant amounts ranged from $1,035 to $410,125, with a median of $7,500. The largest grants were $410,125 to Renaissance Charitable and $258,075 to Vanguard Charitable, both for general use. Other reported grants included $12,500 and $5,000 to Beaches Area Historical; two grants of $10,000 each to Episcopal School of Jax; $5,000 to Wake Forest University; $5,000 and $1,035 to Salvation Army Jax ARC; and $2,000 to Close Up Foundation. All were reported for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists W Robinson Frazier as VP-ASC-DIR and Jack C Schmidt as VP-DIR.
J W Schippmann Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack C. Schmidt
Vp-Dir
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2025)
W. Robinson Frazier
Vp-Asc-Dir
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2025)
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to W Robinson Frazier (VP-ASC-DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about J W Schippmann Foundation
How much does J W Schippmann Foundation give each year?
J W Schippmann Foundation gave $719K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 7 grants.
What is J W Schippmann Foundation's typical grant size?
J W Schippmann Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $71,874, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J W Schippmann Foundation give grants?
J W Schippmann Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (36%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (4 grants) and Jacksonville B, FL (2 grants).
Does J W Schippmann Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J W Schippmann Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J W Schippmann Foundation's largest grantees?
J W Schippmann Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Renaissance Charitable ($410,125), Vanguard Charitable ($258,075) and Episcopal School of Jax ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does J W Schippmann Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, civic education organizations, historical organizations, a school, and charitable organizations receiving grants for general use. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J W Schippmann Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is J W Schippmann Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, J W Schippmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is J W Schippmann Foundation's EIN?
J W Schippmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1004904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does J W Schippmann 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). J W Schippmann Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-w-schippmann-foundation-morg_815875f2e87c4705952fd3f9269922e7
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