John H & Fran Schultz Foundation
John H & Fran Schultz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Effingham, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K.
John H & Fran Schultz Foundation at a glance
In short: John H & Fran Schultz Foundation gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,938
- +115.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,938
- +331.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,938
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John H & Fran Schultz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southeastern Community Foundation ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (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 John H & Fran Schultz Foundation gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 $6K (2024) to $110K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Community Foundation Effingham, IL | Donation | $12,938 |
Ready to take the next step with John H & Fran Schultz Foundation?
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 | — | — | $17,938 | $12,938 | 1 | $12,938 | — | — |
| 2024 | $77,066 | $441 | $6,958 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | — | $6,462 |
| 2023 | $83,583 | $149 | $18,910 | $18,000 | 7 | $18,000 | — | $6,965 |
| 2022 | $102,344 | $188 | $23,079 | $20,000 | 6 | $20,000 | — | $9,407 |
| 2021 | $125,235 | $100,157 | $40,840 | $36,800 | 7 | $36,800 | $25,197 | $9,132 |
| 2020 | $65,918 | $3,517 | $110,866 | $109,900 | 6 | — | $3,252 | $8,732 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John H & Fran Schultz Foundation is led by Robert F. Schultz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert F. Schultz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Schmidt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ann S. Deters (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: James Schultz (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jane Herman (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jane H. Schultz (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 John H & Fran Schultz Foundation
How much does John H & Fran Schultz Foundation give each year?
John H & Fran Schultz Foundation gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
What is John H & Fran Schultz Foundation?
John H & Fran Schultz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Effingham, IL.
Where does John H & Fran Schultz Foundation operate?
John H & Fran Schultz Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri.
What is John H & Fran Schultz Foundation's EIN?
John H & Fran Schultz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6160684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work John H & Fran Schultz Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in John H & Fran Schultz Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Charles Dicroce Family Foundation
Tequesta, FL
The Charles DiCroce Family Foundation supports charitable, educational, medical, scholarship, and humanitarian organizations, with recent grants mainly in Massachusetts and Florida. In 2024 it gave $45,000 across 11 grants, ranging from $500 to $20,000 (median $500). It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.
Assets
$679K
Grants
11
Total Given
$45K
The Camosse Family Foundation Inc
Charlton, MA
The Camosse Family Foundation funds charitable organizations for civic, religious, health, and education purposes, primarily in Massachusetts, with some support in Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $36,000, with a median of $2,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.7M
Grants
32
Total Given
$165K
Santa Maria Council 2829 Lodge Legacy Fund
Winston-Salem, NC
The fund supports a range of charitable organizations, with recent grants for services including shelter, food assistance, family support, and job-search programs. Its 2025 grants were typically $500–$750 and went to organizations in North Carolina; it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$157K
Grants
14
Total Given
$9K
The Francesco and Mary Giambelli Foundation Inc
Wilmington, DE
The Francesco and Mary Giambelli Foundation funds Italian culture, education and scholarships, healthcare and medical research, food assistance, and other charitable work, with most grants going to New York organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $830 to $200,000, with a median of $17,500. It funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are submitted only by invitation.
Assets
$26.4M
Grants
66
Total Given
$1.8M
Dennis & Ellin Murphy Foundation
Omaha, NE
The Dennis & Ellin Murphy Foundation funds charitable organizations, including educational, religious, public media, and humanitarian recipients. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $510,000, with a median of $1,000, and were concentrated in Indiana, with smaller amounts going to Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Illinois. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$218K
Grants
13
Total Given
$534K
The Marcotte Family Foundation Inc
Asheville, NC
The Marcotte Family Foundation supports work in democracy, environmental protection, arts, food access, and community services, with grants concentrated in North Carolina and also reaching organizations in Washington, DC, Virginia, and elsewhere. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,150 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
13
Total Given
$362K
More similar funders
More Funders in Illinois
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from John H & Fran Schultz Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
John H & Fran Schultz Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?