Scheb Foundation
Based in Ada, Michigan, Scheb Foundation is a private foundation that reported 24 grants totaling $440,000 in 2025. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Scheb Foundation at a glance
In short: Scheb Foundation gave $440K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Michigan. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $440,000
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,333
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $8,221,565
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (49% 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 Scheb Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5630 Treebrook Dr Ne, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 745-0130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scheb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Faith Evangelical Free Church ($85K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 89 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (49%), Wisconsin (46%), Arizona (1%), Vermont (1%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Scheb Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $222K (2022) to $450K (2023). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $440K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Evangelical Free Church Woodruff, WI | General Support | $85,000 |
| Yahweh Warrior Lodge Inc Tomahawak, WI | General Support | $75,000 |
| Hope College Holland, MI | General Support | $60,000 |
| Alpha Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $35,000 |
| Rooahk Films Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Calvary Church Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Fort Wildnerness McNaughton, WI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Wedgwood Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Ladder Community Center Shelby, MI | General Support | $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 | $8,221,565 | $471,429 | $519,119 | $440,000 | 24 | $476,635 | $433,317 | $495,500 |
| 2024 | $8,264,004 | $424,099 | $499,510 | $420,000 | 23 | $456,409 | $386,390 | $473,272 |
| 2023 | $8,339,042 | $243,064 | $565,401 | $450,000 | 26 | $484,564 | $206,999 | $431,175 |
| 2022 | $8,661,612 | $8,985,746 | $257,871 | $222,000 | 16 | $228,095 | $2,948,920 | $254,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scheb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $496K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations including colleges and universities, churches, Christian ministries, and community and human-services organizations.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of work represented: Hope College says its mission is to educate students for leadership and service through liberal arts programs in the context of the historic Christian faith. Alpha Grand Rapids says it provides holistic services to people affected by unplanned pregnancy. Wedgwood Christian Services describes itself as dedicated to helping young people and families live productive and fulfilling lives. The Ladder Community Center says it offers youth and older adults opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, care, and support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $440,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $85,000, with a median award of $5,500. The largest listed grants were $85,000 to Faith Evangelical Free Church in Woodruff, Wisconsin; $75,000 to Yahweh Warrior Lodge Inc in Tomahawk, Wisconsin; $60,000 to Hope College in Holland, Michigan; $35,000 to Alpha Grand Rapids; and $25,000 to Rooahk Films in Grand Rapids, Michigan. These grants were reported for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Muir as chair/president, Catherine Muir as treasurer, Charlie Evenhouse as vice-chair, and Heather Evenhouse as secretary.
Scheb Foundation is led by William Muir, Chair & President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Muir
Chair & President
Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Chair & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Muir
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Evenhouse
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Evenhouse
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan Bolks (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Scheb Foundation
How much does Scheb Foundation give each year?
Scheb Foundation gave $440K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $420K across 23 grants.
What is Scheb Foundation's typical grant size?
Scheb Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $18,333, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scheb Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does Scheb Foundation give grants?
Scheb Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Wisconsin (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (8 grants), Holland, MI (3 grants) and Woodruff, WI (2 grants).
Does Scheb Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Scheb Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Scheb Foundation's largest grantees?
Scheb Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Faith Evangelical Free Church ($85,000), Yahweh Warrior Lodge Inc ($75,000) and Hope College ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scheb Foundation?
Scheb Foundation reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $477K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $496K (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 Scheb Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations including colleges and universities, churches, Christian ministries, and community and human-services organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scheb Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it 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 Scheb Foundation's EIN?
Scheb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0987503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Scheb 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Scheb Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/scheb-foundation-morg_839b2df6eceb475b98a6903d204fb362
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