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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $49K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200. Net investment income was $1K.
James D Schlenker Foundation at a glance
In short: James D Schlenker Foundation gave $200 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $200), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $200
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $49,124
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who James D Schlenker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blanco Fire & EMS Auxillary ($200).
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How James D Schlenker Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2025) to $3K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,124 | $1,192 | $2,356 | $200 | 1 | $2,315 | $1,181 | $2,844 |
| 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 2025 — 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 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 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
Bill Jirik
Director
New on the 2025 filing
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, 2020–2025. "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 $200 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $600 across 3 grants.
How large is James D Schlenker Foundation?
James D Schlenker Foundation reported $49K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K 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.
Where does James D Schlenker Foundation operate?
James D Schlenker Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Texas, Washington.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- 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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