Schewel Charitable Foundation
Schewel Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Its recent grants support organizations working in areas including youth development, education, arts and culture, animal welfare, and community services.
Schewel Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Schewel Charitable Foundation gave $303K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Virginia. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $303,000
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,120
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,865,496
- +4.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Schewel Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists no formal form and states that requests are considered generally within 30 miles of Lynchburg, Virginia.
- Review Cycle
- April 1 for June consideration; October 1 for December consideration.
- Deadline
- April 1 for June consideration; October 1 for December consideration.
- Contact
Application contact: Frank Davidson Iii
Mailing address: PO Box 798, Lynchburg, VA 24505
Phone: (434) 847-4444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schewel Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of Central Virginia ($75K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 103 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Virginia. The foundation’s 2023 filing states that awards are generally restricted to organizations within 30 miles of Lynchburg, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Schewel Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 8% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (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 $245K (2021) to $326K (2023). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $303K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Central Virginia Lynchburg, VA | Operational Expenses | $75,000 |
| Camp KUM-Ba-Yah Lynchburg, VA | Operational Expenses | $25,000 |
| Lynchburg Humane Society Lynchburg, VA | New Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic | $25,000 |
| Academy Center of the Arts Lynchburg, VA | Underwrite the Marquee Series | $20,000 |
| Agudath Sholom Congregation Lynchburg, VA | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Altavista YMCA Altavista, VA | Childcare Facility | $10,000 |
| Amazement Square Lynchburg, VA | STEM Program | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lynchburg, VA | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Bringing Animal Renovations to Campbell County Rustburg, VA | New Animal Shelter | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach Lynchburg, VA | Rent & Utility Payments Help | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,865,496 | $271,696 | $333,646 | $303,000 | 25 | $303,000 | $241,050 | $340,163 |
| 2024 | $5,617,551 | $339,332 | $351,652 | $300,000 | 18 | $300,000 | $287,680 | $289,682 |
| 2023 | $4,895,503 | $211,207 | $398,276 | $326,000 | 27 | $326,000 | $138,931 | $286,871 |
| 2022 | $5,082,572 | $326,467 | $337,043 | $301,000 | 18 | $301,000 | $290,465 | $341,340 |
| 2021 | $5,093,148 | $56,814 | $281,314 | $244,500 | 15 | — | $86,558 | $287,582 |
| 2019 | $5,145,241 | $502,348 | $303,824 | $270,000 | 17 | — | $193,139 | $199,631 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schewel Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $340K 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. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Camp Kum-Ba-Yah says it provides outdoor camping experiences to children in the Lynchburg community, while Amazement Square describes its work as hands-on learning to encourage creativity and understanding. The Academy Center of the Arts says it cultivates community health and connection through arts programs and cultural infrastructure. Other grantees include organizations serving animals, families, young people, and people who are homebound.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $303,000 in 2025. Those grants ranged from $3,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable 2025 awards included $75,000 to YMCA of Central Virginia for operational expenses; $25,000 each to Camp Kum-Ba-Yah for operational expenses and Lynchburg Humane Society for a new low-cost veterinary clinic; and $20,000 to Academy Center of the Arts to underwrite its Marquee Series. Other $10,000 awards included support for a STEM program at Amazement Square, an expanded STEM center at Jubilee Family Development Center, and efforts to meet the needs of young adults at Lynchburg Beacon of Hope.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no formal application form and names Frank Davidson III as the contact for inquiries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marc A. Schewel as president and chairman; Jonathan B. Schewel, Julie S. Clark, and Jordan S. Clark as vice-presidents; and Frank G. Davidson III as trustee.
Schewel Charitable Foundation is led by Marc A. Schewel, President & Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marc A. Schewel
President & Chairman
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank G. Davidson III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan B. Schewel
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan S. Clark
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie S. Clark
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary A. Clark (2019) — Vice President
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 Schewel Charitable Foundation
How much does Schewel Charitable Foundation give each year?
Schewel Charitable Foundation gave $303K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 18 grants.
What is Schewel Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Schewel Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,120, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schewel Charitable Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Schewel Charitable Foundation give grants?
Schewel Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lynchburg, VA (20 grants).
Does Schewel Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Schewel Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schewel Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Schewel Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of Central Virginia ($75,000), Camp KUM-Ba-Yah ($25,000) and Lynchburg Humane Society ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schewel Charitable Foundation?
Schewel Charitable Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $303K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $340K (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 Schewel Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schewel Charitable Foundation?
The filing lists no formal form and states that requests are considered generally within 30 miles of Lynchburg, Virginia. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schewel Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Schewel Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4179386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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