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 |
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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 | — | — | $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
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