John H Schimmel Charitable Trust
John H Schimmel Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $198K. Net investment income was $387K.
John H Schimmel Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John H Schimmel Charitable Trust gave $198K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $198,414
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,802
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,046
- Total assets
- $3,959,257
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (44% 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 Schimmel Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Rosary Church ($44K). Together the top 8 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 36 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How John H Schimmel Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2020) to $198K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary Church Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $44,092 |
| American Lung Assn of the Mid-Atlantic New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $22,046 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $22,046 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted General | $22,046 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Unrestricted General | $22,046 |
| Hope Rescue Mission of Reading Reading, PA | Unrestricted General | $22,046 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $22,046 |
| St Margaret's Church Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $22,046 |
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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 | $3,959,257 | $444,489 | $292,515 | $198,414 | 8 | $232,945 | $387,052 | $271,243 |
| 2024 | $3,661,725 | $374,257 | $261,180 | $174,159 | 7 | $224,774 | $334,643 | $249,024 |
| 2023 | $3,691,805 | $171,906 | $262,838 | $180,585 | 7 | $229,148 | $129,453 | $222,729 |
| 2022 | $3,767,728 | $92,729 | $276,901 | $182,835 | 7 | $232,151 | $81,989 | $229,994 |
| 2021 | $3,832,695 | $533,040 | $260,249 | $172,611 | 7 | $223,613 | $491,447 | $233,743 |
| 2020 | $3,562,274 | $187,573 | $241,128 | $164,872 | 7 | — | $143,387 | $212,007 |
| 2019 | $3,618,757 | $119,623 | $242,483 | $164,874 | 9 | — | $79,490 | $214,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H Schimmel Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $271K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John H Schimmel Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry P. Hart
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$16K (2019) → $19K (2025)
Bank Of America N A
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $68K (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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $68K, to Bank of America N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John H Schimmel Charitable Trust
How much does John H Schimmel Charitable Trust give each year?
John H Schimmel Charitable Trust gave $198K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $174K across 7 grants.
What is John H Schimmel Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
John H Schimmel Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $22,046, and its average grant was $24,802, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John H Schimmel Charitable Trust give grants?
John H Schimmel Charitable Trust's top state is District of Columbia, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does John H Schimmel Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John H Schimmel Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John H Schimmel Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
John H Schimmel Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Rosary Church ($44,092), American Lung Assn of the Mid-Atlantic ($22,046) and American Cancer Society ($22,046), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John H Schimmel Charitable Trust?
John H Schimmel Charitable Trust reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $233K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $271K (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 John H Schimmel Charitable Trust's EIN?
John H Schimmel Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-6168507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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