Schirmer Family Foundationinc
Schirmer Family Foundationinc is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $7K.
Schirmer Family Foundationinc at a glance
In short: Schirmer Family Foundationinc gave $165K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $165,400
- -43.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,675
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,070,079
- +135.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Schirmer Family Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Museum of the Bible ($50K). Together the top 8 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 20 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Schirmer Family Foundationinc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $292K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of the Bible Washington, DC | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission | $50,000 |
| Jaco Booyens Ministries Arlington, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission | $50,000 |
| Childhelp Inc Scottsdale, AZ | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission | $25,000 |
| The Dream Institute Phoenix, AZ | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission | $10,000 |
| Dream City Church Phoenix, AZ | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission | $2,500 |
| Eagle Venture Foundation Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission | $1,900 |
| Phoenix Dream Center Phoenix, AZ | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,070,079 | $853,527 | $226,973 | $165,400 | 8 | $225,113 | $6,667 | $11,672 |
| 2024 | $454,512 | $28,450 | $314,100 | $292,141 | 11 | $311,319 | $25,669 | $29,748 |
| 2023 | $740,529 | $800,045 | $59,516 | $50,000 | 1 | $54,023 | — | $3,001 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schirmer Family Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Schirmer Family Foundationinc is led by Scott Schirmer, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Schirmer
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Zeman
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Schirmer Family Foundationinc
How much does Schirmer Family Foundationinc give each year?
Schirmer Family Foundationinc gave $165K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $292K across 11 grants.
What is Schirmer Family Foundationinc's typical grant size?
Schirmer Family Foundationinc's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $20,675, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schirmer Family Foundationinc give grants?
Schirmer Family Foundationinc's top state is Arizona, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (31%) and District of Columbia (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Schirmer Family Foundationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Schirmer Family Foundationinc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission" (8 grants).
Who are Schirmer Family Foundationinc's largest grantees?
Schirmer Family Foundationinc's largest 2025 grantees include Museum of the Bible ($50,000), Jaco Booyens Ministries ($50,000) and Childhelp Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schirmer Family Foundationinc?
Schirmer Family Foundationinc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Schirmer Family Foundationinc's EIN?
Schirmer Family Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4071905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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