Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc
The Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Royal Oak, Michigan. It supports young people who might not otherwise be able to afford college, through assistance for tuition, books, and supplies.
Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc gave $101K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $100,866
- -1.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,205
- +20.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $560
- Total assets
- $221,102
- -12.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4240 Delemere Ct, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone: (248) 540-1105
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2020) to $102K (2022). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $100,866 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $221,102 | $167,789 | $199,388 | $100,866 | 14 |
| 2022 | $252,701 | $185,645 | $178,823 | $101,974 | 17 |
| 2021 | $245,879 | $206,242 | $179,762 | $93,012 | 17 |
| 2020 | $219,400 | $150,285 | $181,830 | $90,166 | 16 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “sending young people to college whom would not normally be able to afford to.” Its 2023 grants were for tuition, books, and supplies.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $100,866 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $42,350, with a median of $560. The largest grants went to individual recipients: $42,350, $18,973, $13,048, $10,727, and $6,716, each for tuition, books, and supplies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists the following directors: Barton Tinsley, Thomas Violante, Bernie Ronnisch, Scott Steigerwald, Christopher Levois, David Lychuck, Steve Ortale, Terry Thomas, Curtis Burstein, and David Provost.
Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc's 2023 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Barton Tinsley
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernie Ronnisch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Levois
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Burstein
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Lychuck
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Provost
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Steigerwald
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ortale
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Violante
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc
How much does Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc give each year?
Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc gave $101K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2022 it gave $102K across 17 grants.
What is Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc's median grant in 2023 was $560, and its average grant was $7,205, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc give grants?
Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there.
Does Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition, Books, Supplies" (14 grants).
How large is Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc?
Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc reported $221K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $168K.
What does Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “sending young people to college whom would not normally be able to afford to.” Its 2023 grants were for tuition, books, and supplies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc?
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc's EIN?
Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5032806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Robert a Schuele Scholarship Fund Inc 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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