Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe
Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe is a private foundation based in Aurora, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $644,716 to charitable organizations, including an educational grant to Aurora University and grants for general use to organizations in several states.
Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe at a glance
In short: Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe gave $645K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $644,716
- +249.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +1500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,295
- -78.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,723,922
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 37 South River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: (630) 906-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aurora University Schingoethe Cente ($277K). Together the top 10 received $605K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 36 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (43%) and Tennessee (34%). Other reported shares went to Florida (8%), Texas (6%), and Michigan (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe gives
- Giving fell 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 242% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $184K (2024) to $2.8M (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $645K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora University Schingoethe Cente Aurora, IL | Educational | $277,116 |
| Church of the City Franklin, TN | General Use | $135,000 |
| Nashville Anti-Human Trafficking Nashville, TN | General Use | $45,000 |
| ETHNOS360 Inc Sanford, FL | General Use | $31,800 |
| Village of Hope Dallas, TX | General Use | $20,800 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | General Use | $20,000 |
| Central Missionary Clearinghouse Houston, TX | General Use | $20,000 |
| Send International Farmington, MI | General Use | $20,000 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | General Use | $20,000 |
| Oak Cottage for Women Franklin, TN | General Use | $15,000 |
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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 | $4,723,922 | $388,962 | $698,116 | $644,716 | 16 | $666,627 | $357,473 | $275,487 |
| 2024 | $5,033,076 | $-158,585 | $227,780 | $184,319 | 1 | $199,578 | $146,442 | $265,010 |
| 2023 | $5,419,441 | $253,360 | $312,421 | $274,291 | 2 | $284,172 | $172,563 | $245,288 |
| 2022 | $5,478,502 | $1,148,212 | $2,891,716 | $2,841,650 | 16 | $2,853,690 | $1,047,637 | $268,984 |
| 2021 | $7,222,006 | $739,427 | $342,334 | $293,500 | 1 | $311,797 | $691,303 | $405,126 |
| 2020 | $6,824,913 | $215,431 | $392,409 | $344,310 | 1 | — | $172,969 | $353,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe reported a distributable amount of $275K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for education and for organizations whose work includes human trafficking, services for women, support for children affected by war and poverty, and cross-cultural or religious education and training.
Those descriptions come from the grantees themselves. Nashville Anti-Human Trafficking says its mission is to rescue, restore, and resource women and children affected by human trafficking and addiction. Village of Hope says it provides safe homes, education, trauma counseling, and spiritual guidance for former child soldiers and children orphaned through war and poverty. Oak Cottage for Women describes itself as a transitional living facility for women leaving prison in the greater Nashville area. English Language Institute in China says it recruits, trains, and sends people to teach English in Asia.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $644,716. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $277,116, with a median of $20,000.
Among the larger grants were $277,116 to Aurora University Schingothe Cente in Aurora, Illinois, for educational purposes; $135,000 to Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee, for general use; and $45,000 to Nashville Anti-Human Trafficking for general use. Other reported grants included $31,800 to Ethnos360, $20,800 to Village of Hope, and $20,000 each to Campus Crusade for Christ, Central Missionary Clearinghouse, Send International, and Convoy of Hope.
Additional 2025 grants included $15,000 to Oak Cottage for Women and $5,000 each to Graceworks Ministries, Hope Clinic for Women, Radius International, and English Language Institute in China. The grantees describe their work as including food, shelter, and support; pregnancy services and counseling; training cross-cultural church planters; and English-language teaching in Asia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Old Second National Bank as trustee.
Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe's only listed officer is OLD Second National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
OLD Second National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$40K (2024) → $49K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: OLD Second National Bank Stmnt 9 (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $49K, to Old Second National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe
How much does Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe give each year?
Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe gave $645K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $184K across 1 grant.
What is Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe's typical grant size?
Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $40,295, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe give grants?
Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe's top state is Illinois, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (34%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Franklin, TN (4 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe's largest grantees?
Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe's largest 2025 grantees include Aurora University Schingoethe Cente ($277,116), Church of the City ($135,000) and Nashville Anti-Human Trafficking ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe?
Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $667K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $275K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for education and for organizations whose work includes human trafficking, services for women, support for children affected by war and poverty, and cross-cultural or religious education and training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe's EIN?
Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6942219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/martha-d-and-herbert-f-schingoethe-morg_35a7ceb7d55640d8bfdc6042f4e8dd5c
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