James D Schlenker Foundation
James D Schlenker Foundation is a private foundation, based in Orland Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $52K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $600. Net investment income was $3K.
James D Schlenker Foundation at a glance
In short: James D Schlenker Foundation gave $600 across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $200), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $52,288
- +74.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who James D Schlenker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($200). Together the top 3 received $600.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How James D Schlenker Foundation gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2022) to $3K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $600.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Community Outreach | $200 |
| George Pavoris Rowing Foundation Seattle, WA | Community Outreach | $200 |
| Blanco Fire & EMS Auxillary Blanco, TX | Community Outreach | $200 |
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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 | $52,288 | $23,050 | $2,815 | $600 | 3 | $2,715 | $2,950 | $2,886 |
| 2023 | $30,053 | $10,739 | $2,239 | $700 | 4 | $2,215 | $715 | $1,688 |
| 2022 | $21,553 | $763 | $335 | $300 | 2 | $300 | $543 | $1,370 |
| 2021 | $21,125 | $816 | $2,997 | $1,665 | 9 | $1,665 | $816 | $1,553 |
| 2020 | $23,306 | $1,254 | $4,680 | $2,550 | 4 | — | $1,254 | $1,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James D Schlenker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James D Schlenker Foundation is led by James D. Schlenker, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James D. Schlenker
President
President, Treasurer & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Roth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Jasken
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Janet Vargas (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Catherine E. Saulters (2020) — Secretary
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 James D Schlenker Foundation
How much does James D Schlenker Foundation give each year?
James D Schlenker Foundation gave $600 across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $700 across 4 grants.
What is James D Schlenker Foundation's typical grant size?
James D Schlenker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $200, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James D Schlenker Foundation give grants?
James D Schlenker Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (33%) and Texas (33%).
Does James D Schlenker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on James D Schlenker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (3 grants).
How large is James D Schlenker Foundation?
James D Schlenker Foundation reported $52K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (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 is James D Schlenker Foundation's EIN?
James D Schlenker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4100891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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