Schaap Family Foundation
The Schaap Family Foundation is a private foundation based in The Villages, Florida. It supports Christ-centered education and scholarships for young people, as well as organizations promoting a culture of life and social justice.
Schaap Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schaap Family Foundation gave $104K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Minnesota. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,588
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,399
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,908,628
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Schaap Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 582 Bradford Loop, The Villages, FL 32163
Phone: (507) 951-6252
Website: https://www.schaapfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schaap Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MN Adult and Teen Challenge ($28K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (72%), Ohio (10%), Wisconsin (10%), Illinois (5%), and Iowa (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Schaap Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2019) to $104K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MN Adult and Teen Challenge Rochester, MN | Christian Ministries | $25,488 |
| Schaeffer Academy Rochester, MN | Christian Education Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Nuena Esperanze Kingsville, OH | Christian Ministries | $10,000 |
| Fort Wilderness Rhinelander, WI | Christian Camp Connecting to God | $10,000 |
| Daylight Center & School Saint Paul, MN | Science Lab Remodel | $8,000 |
| The Landing Rochester, MN | Christian Ministries/Homelessness | $8,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Minneapolis, MN | Single Mother Services | $5,000 |
| Worthington Christian School Worthington, MN | Christian Education Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Unity Christian School Foundation Fulton, IL | Building Fund | $5,000 |
| Guide Your Heart Rochester, MN | Training Workshop | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,908,628 | $53,167 | $111,605 | $103,588 | 14 | $103,588 | $13,962 | $100,827 |
| 2024 | $1,933,117 | $188,252 | $96,576 | $90,000 | 13 | $90,000 | $12,619 | $98,547 |
| 2023 | $1,765,164 | $59,690 | $93,589 | $87,500 | 12 | $87,500 | $9,941 | $84,748 |
| 2022 | $1,658,688 | $41,118 | $91,597 | $85,420 | 11 | $85,420 | $12,453 | $84,964 |
| 2021 | $1,805,674 | $82,369 | $79,600 | $73,798 | 8 | $73,798 | $21,044 | $81,472 |
| 2020 | $1,466,702 | $66,212 | $81,903 | $75,600 | 6 | — | $8,988 | $68,797 |
| 2019 | $1,332,147 | $43,191 | $67,632 | $62,564 | 7 | — | $12,678 | $61,164 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schaap Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $101K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is two-fold: to equip young people with a Christ-centered education through scholarships and to provide financial assistance to organizations that promote a culture of life and justice. Its website also describes work to help end human trafficking and advocate for the rights of the unborn.
Its giving includes Christian education, ministries, support for single mothers, and organizations addressing addiction and homelessness. Schaeffer Academy, a 2025 grantee, describes its mission as “teaching the permanent things: truth, beauty, and goodness.” Jeremiah Program, another 2025 grantee, says it aims to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children across two generations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $103,588. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,488, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $25,488 to MN Adult and Teen Challenge for Christian ministries; $15,000 to Schaeffer Academy for Christian education scholarships; $10,000 each to Nuena Esperanze for Christian ministries and Fort Wilderness for a Christian camp; and $8,000 each to Daylight Center & School for a science lab remodel and The Landing for Christian ministries and homelessness. It also gave $5,000 to Jeremiah Program for single mother services.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald D. Schaap as president and treasurer; Diane L. Schaap as vice president; Kathleen E. Yager as secretary; and Stephanie J. Sawyer, Emily S. Hilleman, Michael T. Sawyer, James W. Hilleman, and Travis R. Yager as directors.
Schaap Family Foundation is led by Ronald D. Schaap, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald D. Schaap
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Emily S. Hilleman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James W. Hilleman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael T. Sawyer
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephanie J. Sawyer
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Travis R. Yager
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Diane L. Schaap
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathleen E. Yager
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Schaap Family Foundation
How much does Schaap Family Foundation give each year?
Schaap Family Foundation gave $104K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 13 grants.
What is Schaap Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schaap Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,399, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schaap Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Schaap Family Foundation give grants?
Schaap Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (10%) and Wisconsin (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, MN (6 grants).
Does Schaap Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Schaap Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Ministries" (3 grants).
Who are Schaap Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Schaap Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include MN Adult and Teen Challenge ($27,988 across 2 grants), Schaeffer Academy ($15,000) and Nuena Esperanze ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schaap Family Foundation?
Schaap Family Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schaap Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is two-fold: to equip young people with a Christ-centered education through scholarships and to provide financial assistance to organizations that promote a culture of life and justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schaap Family Foundation?
Schaap Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check schaapfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Schaap Family Foundation's EIN?
Schaap Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2739738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Schaap Family Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Schaap Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schaap-family-foundation-morg_dae4a47856494f189f3121bb3fc9f480
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