O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation
The O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its 2026 grants supported organizations working in the arts, social services, education, and community programs.
O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation at a glance
In short: O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation gave $275K across 23 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Indiana. 43% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $275,000
- +20.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 23
- +35.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,957
- -10.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,033,379
- +11.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (10 of 23, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing describes a written application explaining the grant’s purpose and a copy of the organization’s IRS tax-exempt status letter. It lists no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Lake City Bank
Mailing address: 6851 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Phone: (260) 399-2482
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra ($40K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Indiana. The 2025 recipient information also includes Catholic Charities in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 10 of 23 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 35% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $202K (2020) to $275K (2026). In 2026 it made 23 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Fort Wayne, IN | Living Music Fund | $40,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of IN Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Pearl Arts Music Academy Fort Wayne, IN | Music Equipment and Education | $25,000 |
| Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Fort Wayne, IN | Renovation and Storage | $20,000 |
| Turnstone Center Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Concordia Lutheran High School Fort Wayne, IN | Performing Arts Center Renovation | $15,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support & Soup Kitchen | $15,000 |
| Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Fort Wayne, IN | Catholic Schools Counseling Program | $10,000 |
| Fort Wayne Society of Saint Vincent Fort Wayne, IN | Thrift Store Operations | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,033,379 | $833,679 | $324,016 | $275,000 | 23 | $302,925 | $812,588 | $319,630 |
| 2025 | $4,523,716 | $224,106 | $277,915 | $228,000 | 17 | $256,408 | $203,758 | $302,043 |
| 2024 | $4,577,525 | $265,438 | $270,482 | $207,500 | 16 | $251,874 | $256,139 | $271,847 |
| 2023 | $4,582,569 | $409,565 | $302,388 | $241,500 | 20 | $290,158 | $399,215 | $256,146 |
| 2022 | $4,476,060 | $173,958 | $289,510 | $228,000 | 17 | $280,560 | $161,135 | $294,077 |
| 2021 | $4,591,701 | $193,982 | $287,558 | $222,500 | 23 | — | $187,059 | $271,187 |
| 2020 | $4,685,278 | $443,743 | $252,960 | $202,000 | 11 | — | $435,848 | $263,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $320K for 2026 — 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 is provided. The grants listed show support for arts and music, social services, education, and community programs. For example, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra says its mission is to foster a lifelong love of music through performances and educational experiences. Vincent Village says it works with homeless families through shelter, affordable housing, advocacy, and supportive services. Blue Jacket says it provides education, training, and employment opportunities to disadvantaged people seeking a second chance.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $275,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $40,000 to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra for its Living Music Fund; $25,000 to Lutheran Social Services of Indiana for operating support; and $25,000 to Pearl Arts Music Academy for music equipment and education.
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $228,000. Recipients described in the available grant information include the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra ($40,000), Vincent Village ($25,000), and Blue Jacket ($10,000). Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 23 grants totaling $275,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Daniel Nieter is listed as chairman on the 2026 filing.
O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation is led by Daniel Nieter, Chairman on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Daniel Nieter
Chairman
On filings since 2020
$11K (2023) → $12K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: OLD National Wealth Management (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Marjorie Motherwell (2020) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to Daniel Nieter (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation
How much does O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation give each year?
O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation gave $275K across 23 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $228K across 17 grants.
What is O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation's typical grant size?
O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,957, across 23 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation give grants?
O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (23 grants).
Does O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 35% of O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation's largest grantees?
O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra ($40,000), Lutheran Social Services of IN ($25,000) and Pearl Arts Music Academy ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation?
O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $303K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $320K (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 does O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed show support for arts and music, social services, education, and community programs. For example, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra says its mission is to foster a lifelong love of music through performances and educational experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation's EIN?
O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6437238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/o-rourke-schof-family-foundation-morg_d0fb2a19b68e42bfa44f1359784f93c9
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