Schiller Family Foundation
The Schiller Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1991 and based in Newton, Iowa. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 42-1375212, making charitable contributions to various nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$172K
+26.7% YoY
Grant Count
38
-5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+33.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on grant activity, the foundation supports organizations in the following areas:
- Arts & culture
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human services
- Libraries
- Medical
- Nature
Grantmaking
The foundation made 46 grants in 2024. Recent grantees include:
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
- Contact: Susan Fortune, PO Box 765, Newton, IA 50208; Phone: 641-792-2405
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, with particular focus on Jasper County and the Newton area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $754,251
- Total Revenue: $94,897
- Total Expenses: $182,170
- Net Income: -$87,273
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Sources (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $26,831
- Contributions received: $0
Total Giving: The foundation has distributed $171,500 in total giving according to recent records.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustee:
- Susan S. Fortune (contact person)
The foundation operates with limited staffing and no paid employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN S FORTUNE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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