Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels
Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its 2026 filing reports 14 grants totaling $116,800, with all listed grant purposes described as public service support.
Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels at a glance
In short: Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels gave $117K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 43% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $116,800
- +35.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,343
- +35.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,421,311
- +10.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 399, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0399
Phone: (805) 563-0821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Zona Seca Inc ($55K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 73 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2026 grant dollars were reported as 97% to recipients in California, 3% to recipients in Colorado, and 1% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 50% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2023) to $117K (2026). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zona Seca Inc Santa Barbara, CA | Public Service Support | $55,000 |
| Coastlands Church Buellton, CA | Public Service Support | $25,500 |
| American European Bethel Mission Santa Barbara, CA | Public Service Support | $12,000 |
| Los Elegies Ministries Chula Vista, CA | Public Service Support | $8,000 |
| Mustard Seed Cottage Moultrie, CA | Public Service Support | $5,000 |
| All Things Possible Ministries Colorado Springs, CO | Public Service Support | $3,000 |
| Santa Barbara High School Santa Barbara, CA | Public Service Support | $2,000 |
| Bridge Central Coast Church Santa Maria, CA | Public Service Support | $1,000 |
| Girl's Inc Santa Barbara, CA | Public Service Support | $1,000 |
| Kingdom Causes Inc Long Beach, CA | Public Service Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,421,311 | $100,316 | $141,235 | $116,800 | 14 | $123,697 | $216,472 | $110,569 |
| 2025 | $2,193,572 | $110,816 | $108,784 | $86,000 | 14 | $92,480 | $174,631 | $103,855 |
| 2024 | $2,045,568 | $107,285 | $125,918 | $93,400 | 16 | $101,197 | $443,593 | $91,386 |
| 2023 | $1,963,021 | $-188,352 | $109,941 | $83,250 | 10 | $89,812 | $460,040 | $87,036 |
| 2022 | $1,859,276 | $38,374 | $124,381 | $95,075 | 19 | $101,317 | $24,638 | $108,208 |
| 2021 | $2,256,221 | $58,276 | $123,830 | $97,000 | 12 | — | $66,300 | $97,793 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels reported a distributable amount of $111K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose work includes faith-based ministry, education, community leadership, support for high school students and staff, girls’ programs, music education and performance, and parent-child preschool programming. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own stated missions, not the foundation’s.
For example, American European Bethel Mission describes its work as preaching about Jesus and educating Jewish people about Jesus and salvation. Kingdom Causes Inc. says it empowers faith-based and community leaders for city and neighborhood transformation. Music Academy of the West describes its mission as providing educational and performance experiences for classically trained musicians and diverse audiences. Santa Barbara High School’s volunteer-run organization says it supports the school’s students, teachers, and staff.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $116,800. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $55,000, with a median grant of $1,500. All listed grant purposes were “public service support.”
The largest reported grants were $55,000 to Zona Seca Inc.; $25,500 to Coastlands Church; $12,000 to American European Bethel Mission; $8,000 to Los Elegies Ministries; and $5,000 to Mustard Seed Cottage. Other reported grants included $3,000 to All Things Possible Ministries and $2,000 to Santa Barbara High School. The foundation also gave $1,000 each to Bridge Central Coast Church, Girl’s Inc, Kingdom Causes Inc, Mission to the World, and Music Academy of the West. Oaks Parent-Child Workshop received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Berta A. Schulte and Michael R. Franzen, CPA, as co-trustees.
Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Berta A. Schulte
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Franzen CPA
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels
How much does Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels give each year?
Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels gave $117K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $86K across 14 grants.
What is Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels's typical grant size?
Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $8,343, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels that year got $2K on average.
Where does Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels give grants?
Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (7 grants).
Does Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Service Support" (14 grants).
Who are Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels's largest grantees?
Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels's largest 2026 grantees include Zona Seca Inc ($55,000), Coastlands Church ($25,500) and American European Bethel Mission ($12,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels?
Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose work includes faith-based ministry, education, community leadership, support for high school students and staff, girls’ programs, music education and performance, and parent-child preschool programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels's EIN?
Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3806347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rudi-and-berta-schulte-angels-morg_7cba250ce923412c96afa6b7cd18f84f
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